Chinese hacking group targeting governments across Asia
Cybersecurity researchers have revealed that a Chinese hacking group is allegedly conducting “ongoing” espionage operations on foreign governments across Asia.
Spotted by Isreali cybersecurity firm Check Point, the hacker group known as “Naikon” is attacking governments in Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and Brunei — targeting foreign affairs, science and technology ministries with an aim to gather “geo-political intelligence,” reports Engadget.