Japan links Chinese hackers MirrorFace

Japan's Seven & i deal related to national security, economy minister says
Japanese economy minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Wednesday he believed a potential foreign acquisition of retail giant Seven & i was a matter "heavily related" to national security. The owner of 7-Ele
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 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
Chinese Hackers Targeted Japan by Exploiting VPN Flaws
Japanese authorities say MirrorFace hackers have conducted over 200 attacks since 2019. China denies the allegations, and blames the US and its allies for spreading 'disinformation.'
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.
Chinese Hacker Group Targets Japan: 210 Cyberattacks Expose Major Security Breaches
A Chinese hacker group, Mirror Face, conducted 210 cyberattacks on Japanese agencies, including JAXA, from 2019 to 2024.

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