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Press reports claimed that China increased its cyber attacks on government institutions and the media in the United States of America, before US President-elect Donald Trump entered the White House.

 

Chinese hackers target US companies, exposing millions of customers

With sophisticated espionage operations targeting strategic sectors, recent months have witnessed an escalation in cyberattacks linked to Chinese-backed hacking groups targeting major organizations in Southeast Asia. And the United States.

 

These attacks included sophisticated espionage operations against government agencies and the communications and media sectors.

 

The groups used In its attacks, the attacker uses advanced techniques to collect sensitive information, using advanced methods of concealment and avoiding detection, which clearly indicates the presence of geopolitical goals behind these actions.

 

As these attacks continue and are repeated, they are increasing. Concern in the United States of America, about China’s growing cyber capabilities, especially when it comes to accessing sensitive data, such as call logs and text messages, or even information that could pose a direct threat to national security.

 

In the latest Beijing attacks, the US Treasury Department revealed last month that it had been subjected to a Chinese-backed cyberattack, but it did not lead to the disclosure of confidential data.

 

The attack affected a number of workstations and non-confidential documents in the Ministry of Finance, by violating a security program developed by a private company called “Beyond Trust – China,” according to what the Ministry of Finance explained. Financial.

 

Technology and information security expert, Sami Abdel Nour, explains that what distinguishes the various Chinese attacks is that they are “carried out in the form of large and organized groups,” and he clarifies that they “do not It can work effectively without implicit support from the authorities.” 

 

Considering that China is one of the largest manufacturers of electronic devices in the world, Abdel Nour points out the ability of its companies to access Devices And the data you pass through them.

 

These devices are also characterized by weak security protocols, which makes them vulnerable to hacking, not only by China, but also by gangs and other hackers, According to the same speaker.

 

With regard to ways to deal with these attacks, the expert stresses the necessity of “developing special defense mechanisms and reducing dependence on Chinese technology.”

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