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CHINA HACKING

Both the U.S. and U.K. have announced sanctions against Chinese nationals for cybercrimes.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 26, 2024
U.S. and U.K. accuse China of broad cyberattacks and voter data theft
The revelations add to a growing list of cybersecurity breaches that the U.S. and its allies say are backed by the Chinese government.
The trove of leaked documents show that I-Soon, a private security company competing for Chinese government contracts, had successfully hacked into government offices in India, Thailand, Vietnam and South Korea, among others.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 22, 2024
Leak shows China firm hacked foreign governments, activists
The leaked data posted anonymously last week on online software repository GitHub "reveals the maturing nature of China's cyber espionage ecosystem."
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi during a news conference at the Prime Minister's Office on Monday
JAPAN
Feb 5, 2024
Classified Japanese diplomatic info leaked after Chinese cyberattacks
Japan has lagged behind other developed countries in the development of its cybersecurity defenses.
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has increasingly focused on hacking from China, Russia and elsewhere.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 30, 2024
U.S. disabled Chinese hackers targeting infrastructure: sources
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has increasingly focused on hacking from China, Russia and elsewhere.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 6, 2022
Claim of TikTok breach spotlights viral app’s lure as target
TikTok surpassed a billion monthly users a year ago and now ranks as many young people's favorite app, making it an enticing target for hackers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 22, 2021
Chinese hackers target Indian agency and media company, report says
The agency, the Unique Identification Authority of India, holds the private biometric information of more than 1 billion Indian citizens.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 27, 2021
Spies for hire: China’s new breed of hackers blends espionage and entrepreneurship
China's premier spy agency is increasingly reaching beyond its own ranks to recruit from a vast pool of private-sector talent.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2021
Chinese military seen behind Japan cyberattacks
A hacker group linked to the PLA conducted attacks on nearly 200 companies and research institutes in Japan, including the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 19, 2020
Cyberattacks on Japan coronavirus vaccine projects point to China
Research institutions have been targeted by attacks, apparently from China, since April but no reports of information leaks have been made, according to CrowdStrike.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 13, 2020
Mitsubishi Electric hack began in China in March 2019, defense contractor says
The cyberattack against Mitsubishi Electric Corp. began in March last year and originally targeted a server in China, a report by the machinery-maker and major defense contractor says.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 20, 2020
Mitsubishi Electric data likely compromised in massive cyberattack blamed on Chinese group
Highly sensitive information on defense, electricity or other infrastructure operations, however, was not breached, the company said.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 14, 2019
Amid fears of Chinese interference, Australia universities to list their foreign dealings
Australian universities will name overseas research partners, list financial dealings with other countries and share cyberintelligence with national security agencies to curb foreign interference, Education Minister Dan Tehan said on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 6, 2019
Government urges Seven-Eleven Japan to beef up security after 7pay mobile payment fraud
After customers were allegedly defrauded through unauthorized access, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry tells the operator of Seven-Eleven convenience stores that its mobile payment service is not secure enough.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 5, 2019
Police suspect China-based international criminal group behind 7pay ID theft after pair arrested in Tokyo
One of two Chinese men held had paid u00a5730,000 for 146 cartons of electronic cigarette cartridges at convenience store in capital using stolen IDs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2019
Bayer contains cyberattack it says bore Chinese hallmarks
German drugmaker Bayer has contained a cyber attack it believes was hatched in China, the company said, highlighting the risk of data theft and disruption faced by big business.
JAPAN
Jan 14, 2019
Experts say China hackers 'APT10 Group' likely behind attack on major Japanese business lobby in 2016
Cybersecurity experts say the type of virus detected and servers involved in the cyberattack on Keidanren were identical to those used in past cases attributed to APT10.
JAPAN
Dec 21, 2018
Japan slams alleged China-based hackers after cyberattacks on government, firms and colleges
Japan on Friday criticized an alleged China-based hacking group over cyberattacks targeting its government, companies and academic institutions and urged Beijing to take "responsible" actions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 6, 2018
Clues in Marriott hotel hack implicate China: sources
Hackers behind a massive breach at the Marriott International hotel group left clues suggesting they were working for a Chinese government intelligence gathering operation, according to sources familiar with the matter.
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 12, 2018
Five Eyes intelligence alliance builds coalition to counter China
The five nations in the world's leading intelligence-sharing network have been exchanging classified information on China's foreign activities with other like-minded countries since the start of the year, seven officials in four capitals said.
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Sep 13, 2017
China sets up first quantum communications network
China has set up its first "commercial" quantum network in the northern province of Shandong, its latest step in advancing a technology expected to enable hack-proof communications.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
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People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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