Chinese Hackers Target Unwitting Suppliers: A New Cyber Threat Looms
Check Point is unveiling a Chinese cyber campaign targeting sensitive suppliers worldwide. These hackers have been infiltrating networks of firms in critical industries, exploiting vulnerabilities to steal intellectual property. The aggressive tactics of these Chinese threat actors highlight the growing challenge of attributing cyber-attacks.
Hot Take:
Looks like those “Made in China” stickers are taking on a whole new meaning. Who knew Chinese cyber hackers had a penchant for chemistry and pipe dreams? Better lock down your IoT devices before they become the unwitting stars of a global hacking drama. Move over James Bond, there’s a new spy game in town, and it’s all about intellectual property theft with a side of network infiltration!
Key Points:
- Check Point is investigating a new Chinese cyber campaign targeting global suppliers in sensitive domains.
- Primary targets include suppliers of chemical products and infrastructure components.
- The campaign is believed to be focused on intellectual property theft.
- Threat actors use “one-days” to exploit vulnerabilities in edge devices.
- Check Point will release a full report soon and attribute the attack to a specific Chinese actor if confidence levels allow.
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