A cyber-espionage group, tracked as APT40, apparently linked to the Chinese government, is focused on targeting countries important to the countrys Belt and Road Initiative. The group has been active since at least 2013 and appears to be focused on supporting naval modernization efforts of the Government of Beijing. Experts believe that the cyberspies also targeted research centres and universities involved in naval research with the intent to access advanced technology to push the growth of the Chinese naval industry. The list of victims includes organizations with operations in Southeast Asia or involved in South China Sea disputes.”]
Source: https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/82018/apt/apt40-naval-industry.html