China-linked hackers are reportedly far more effective than its spy balloons at gathering intelligence, with a newly released report showing how Chinese operatives regularly extract information from computer networks across the globe.
The 2023 Global Threat Report by leading cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike reveals that China-linked cyber-espionage groups are targeting 39 industries on nearly every continent.
According to the research, the majority of the hacking targets China’s Asian neighbors, with about 25 percent of their efforts directed at North America. The investigation discovered that as cybersecurity has advanced, so too have the methods China utilizes.
The targeted areas in North America incorporate a broad range, from defense, government, and aerospace to pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and manufacturing….