APT3 hacker group has been attacking government and defense industry targets since 2010. Other attacks have been linked to the Chinese military, but this is the first time a group is connected to Chinese intelligence. Knowing who is behind the attacks means that companies are better able to identify vulnerable assets, an analyst says. Knowing that Chinese intelligence is involved also means that the attackers have access to a wider array of tactics, including bribes and break-ins, she says. For companies, it’s a reevaluation of their risk, she said.”]
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