Chinese hackers suspected of cyberattack on US Government.
Microsoft says it worked closely with the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to stop the cyberattack access the network.
Reports of Chinese hackers breaching email accounts at two-dozen organizations in the cyberattack, including some United States government agencies, in an apparent spying campaign aimed at acquiring sensitive information.
The hack went undetected for a month. China has called accusations that a China-based hacking group breached government-linked email accounts “disinformation,” saying they were meant to divert attention from U.S. cyber activities.
The US government has reported that they have been the target of a cyberattack perpetrated by Chinese hackers. This attack is believed to have been carried out with the intention of stealing sensitive information from US government systems.
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an emergency directive to federal agencies, ordering them to take immediate steps to secure their systems against the attack. CISA has stated that the attack is “significant and ongoing” and that they believe the hackers are “highly sophisticated”.
The attack is believed to have targeted government agencies, think tanks, and other organizations in the US. It is unclear at this time how much information the hackers were able to access or what exactly they were after. However, the attack is believed to be part of a larger campaign of cyber espionage by the Chinese government.
The attack comes at a time when the US and China are already at odds over a variety of issues including trade, technology, and military matters. This attack is likely to further escalate tensions between the two countries and could lead to further retaliatory measures from the US.
In the wake of the attack, the US government is likely to increase its cyber security measures and focus more on protecting its data and systems from outside threats. It is also likely to increase its efforts to counter cyber espionage from foreign adversaries.
The attack is yet another reminder of the importance of cyber security and the need for governments and businesses to take measures to protect their systems and data from outside threats. As the threat of cyber attacks continues to increase, it is essential that organizations take steps to protect their data from malicious actors.