U.S. blames China for Microsoft hack

Microsoft sign in Redmond, Washington
Microsoft sign in Redmond, Washington
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Cybercrimes linked to Chinese hacking groups have targeted governments, political organizations, and key industries, the United States and its allies claim.

The Biden administration on Monday said China carried out a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software in January that affected mostly small businesses.

How did they do it? Intelligence agencies say Chinese government-affiliated hackers have targeted victims with ransomware, demanding millions of dollars.

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The United States has not levied any new sanctions against China, but the Justice Department announced charges against four Chinese nationals for allegedly using a front company to cover up the government’s role in the crimes.

This story originally appeared in WORLD. © 2021, reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

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