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US and UK accuse China of global cyber espionage

ABC News — March 25, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC

Summary: US and UK accuse China of global cyber espionage affecting millions. APT31, linked to China's Ministry of State Security, targeted politicians, journalists, and dissidents. US prosecutors reveal hacking compromised millions of Americans' data. Australia expresses concerns over China's cyber activities. FBI warns of China targeting Americans and innovation. China denies allegations. Sanctions imposed on Chinese company. Tensions rise over cyber espionage. Prosecutors detail hacking of Biden campaign.

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    UK and US respond to cyber-attacks; China denies involvement (The Guardian)
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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 indicts Chinese hackers for cyberattacks on American entities (CNN)
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