The China state-sponsored group called APT41 allegedly took advantage of software flaws and exploited security vulnerabilities.
Highlights
- Cybersecurity firm Mandiant says Chinese hackers took advantage of software flaws and exploited security vulnerabilities.
- The group, known as APT41, allegedly exploited vulnerabilities in web applications to get their initial foothold into state government networks.
- The U.S., European Union, NATO and other allies blamed China for massive cyberattack on Microsoft Exchange servers last year.
- China has repeatedly denied that it engages in cyberespionage on behalf of Beijing.
- In September 2020, the Department of Justice indicted five Chinese nationals, including some it said were part of the group, with computer intrusions affecting over 100 victim companies in the U.K.
- and abroad.