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New Chinese hacking tool found, spurring U.S. warning to allies. “Chinese hacking tool that has been able to escape public attention for more than a decade.”

Security researchers with U.S. cybersecurity firm Symantec said they have discovered a “highly sophisticated” Chinese hacking tool that has been able to escape public attention for more than a decade.

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Security researchers with U.S. cybersecurity firm Symantec said they have discovered a “highly sophisticated” Chinese hacking tool that has been able to escape public attention for more than a decade.

Highlights

  • Security researchers with U.S.
  • cybersecurity firm Symantec said they have discovered a “highly sophisticated” Chinese hacking tool.
  • The tool, which it calls Daxin, has been able to escape public attention for more than a decade.
  • The discovery was shared with the United States in recent months, who have shared the information with foreign partners.
  • The Chinese embassy in Washington did not respond to a request for comment.
  • Chinese officials have previously said China is also a victim of hacking and opposes all forms of cyber attacks.