Chinese advanced persistent threat groups are targeting cancer research organizations across the globe, researchers say. Researchers at cybersecurity company FireEye say the groups have targeted cancer research institutions over the past six years. China may be looking for a fast way to gain access to research that will help the country address growing cancer rates among its population, they say. China also has a fast-growing pharmaceutical market that also may be interested in obtaining information on cancer research in hopes of getting medications to market more quickly, the report says. The growth in the country’s pharmaceutical market creates “lucrative opportunities for domestic firms””]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/chinese-apt-groups-target-cancer-research-facilities-report-a-12952