Silicon Republic March 26, 2024
The two countries have issued sanctions against one company and two individuals allegedly linked to a Chinese state-affiliated group that has been operating for years.
The UK and the US have claimed that several cyberattacks targeting government entities and critical infrastructure were orchestrated by Chinese “state-sponsored” organisations and individuals.
The UK government said yesterday (25 March) that two “malicious” cyberattack campaigns were caused by these Chinese groups. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said the country’s electoral commission systems were “highly likely compromised” by a Chinese state-affiliated entity between 2021 and 2022.
The NCSC also claims that a Chinese state-affiliated group known as APT31 conducted “reconnaissance” against UK politicians in 2021. The UK said it summoned the Chinese Ambassador...