Chinese hackers are using everyday devices to hack UK firms, warns watchdog
Britain’s cybersecurity agency says companies must step up vigilance to prevent espionage attacksBusiness live – latest updatesBritish businesses are being urged to step up their vigilance against a China-linked hacking ploy that uses everyday devices for espionage.The UK’s National Cyber…
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Britain’s cybersecurity agency says companies must step up vigilance to prevent espionage attacks
British businesses are being urged to step up their vigilance against a China-linked hacking ploy that uses everyday devices for espionage.
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and agencies in nine other countries have warned of persistent attempts by Beijing-backed groups to hack equipment such as wifi routers to launch cyber-attacks.
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