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UK and US respond to cyber-attacks; China denies involvement

The Guardian — March 29, 2024, 07:00 AM UTC

Summary: The UK government imposed sanctions on two individuals and one entity for cyber-attacks on UK parliamentarians in 2021. The US indicted seven individuals linked to APT31 for a global hacking operation. Experts criticize the UK's response as weak. China's hacking attempts are part of a broader pattern. China's cybersecurity industry is worth $13bn. Western governments struggle to respond effectively. China denies meddling in the UK's affairs. Political espionage is a major concern.

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    China cyber-attacks UK voters, MPs; 40M data compromised; sanctions imposed (The Guardian)
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    China's cyber-espionage threatens democratic freedoms and global security (The Guardian)
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    Sanctions imposed on China for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure (The New York Times)
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    US and UK accuse China of global cyber espionage (ABC News)
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    US indicts Chinese hackers for cyberattacks on American entities (CNN)
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