Chinese State Hackers Target Russian Tech Firm Despite Strategic Alliance
A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has reportedly compromised a Russian technology firm, according to new cybersecurity research. The breach lasted five months and allowed access to critical software development systems.
Unexpected Cyber Espionage Operation
Security researchers have uncovered what appears to be a significant breach of a Russian technology company by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, despite the perceived geopolitical alignment between Russia and China. According to reports from cybersecurity firm Symantec, the hacking group known as Jewelbug successfully infiltrated a Russian IT service provider’s network and maintained access for approximately five months.