PRC-linked spies hid inside medical and military networks for more than a year
Google Threat Intelligence reports that a Chinese-linked espionage group, UNC6508, infiltrated North American military and medical networks for over a year. The intruders targeted sensitive data, including defense platform systems and research on pathogens like Chikungunya.
Why it matters
State-sponsored cyber espionage against critical infrastructure and health research poses significant national security and public health risks.
Google says the intruders were on the hunt for everything from drone tech to pathogens
The report summarizes findings from a cybersecurity firm regarding state-sponsored activity.
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