Japan, Chinese and cyberattacks

Japan says Chinese hackers have launched hundreds of attacks against targets in the country
Japanese authorities confirm a cyber campaign targeted government and infrastructure targets between 2019 and 2024 Chinese hacking group MirrorFace thought to be behind the attacks The group has claimed a number of victims over the last few years The Japanese government has revealed a string of over 200 cyberattacks in the last five years are linked,
Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data
Japan has linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace
Japan links this Chinese hacking group to cyberattacks on its national security
Japan on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, detailing their tactics and calling on government agencies and businesses to reinforce preventive measures.
Japan says Chinese hackers targeted its government and tech companies for years
The Japanese government published an alert on Wednesday accusing a Chinese hacking group of targeting and breaching dozens of government organizations, companies, and individuals in the country since 2019.
China-linked hackers target Japan’s national security and high-tech industries
Authorities reveal advanced cyber tactics exploiting tools such as Windows Sandbox and Visual Studio Code, urging immediate defensive measures.
Japan says China-linked hackers MirrorFace targeted defence and space agencies
The attacks, which targeted government agencies, businesses, and individuals, aimed to steal sensitive information on defence, space, and advanced technology.
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