A Chinese hacking group broke into U.S. government networks and had access to email accounts for a month, an incident that has triggered national security concerns among experts.
The hacking incident began in May and led to the email accounts of 25 organizations being accessed, including government agencies. The issue was first identified by a government agency, which then alerted its service provider, Microsoft.
According to the tech firm, the hacking group, China-based Storm-0558, used forged credentials to break into the networks. The company has since resolved the issue.
This attempt could be a part of a broader espionage campaign against the United States as Chinese hackers are one of the most persistent malicious actors online, with a targeted focus on the country and its assets….