U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly carried out cyberattacks on two Chinese military enterprises in 2022, exploiting a Microsoft zero-day vulnerability to gain access and steal data. China accused the US of using sophisticated cyber tactics, highlighting ongoing tensions in cyber espionage and national security. #MicrosoftZeroDay #ChineseMilitaryCyberattacks
Keypoints
- The U.S. allegedly exploited a Microsoft Exchange zero-day to target a Chinese military enterprise from July 2022 to July 2023.
- Another cyberattack targeted a Chinese military communication and satellite internet firm using vulnerabilities in electronic file systems.
- China claims that these U.S. cyber operations involved stolen data and prolonged control over targeted systems.
- Microsoft recently accused Chinese hackers of exploiting zero-days in its SharePoint platform.
- The Chinese government emphasizes the threat posed by US-backed hacker groups to its critical infrastructure.
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