Japan's space agency was hit by cyberattacks even as hackers failed to access sensitive information about rockets and satellite operations, a spokesperson revealed Wednesday (Nov 29).&nbsp;

“There was a possibility of unauthorised access by exploiting the vulnerability of network equipment,” the spokesperson at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was quoted as saying by Reuters. However, the official&nbsp;declined&nbsp;to elaborate on details, such as when did the attack take&nbsp;place.

JAXA got to know about the attack after an external organisation conducted an internal audit, as per the spokesperson.

He also declined&nbsp;to identify the organisation's name.

A detailed investigation is going on into the hacking attempt and it was not revealed who could be orchestrating this.

According to Japanese media, the attack took place in the summer. They were informed about the same by the police during autumn.

<h2>The suspect</h2>

Earlier in September this year, Japan, along with the US, had jointly warned global corporations against the China-linked hacker group BlackTech in a cybersecurity advisory.

"BlackTech has demonstrated capabilities in modifying router firmware without detection and exploiting routers’ domain-trust relationships to pivot from international subsidiaries to headquarters in Japan and the United States, which are the primary targets," the statement said.

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According to Japan's National Police Agency, the China-linked group has been carrying out&nbsp;cyberattacks on governments and tech-sector companies in the United States and East Asia since around 2010.

<h2>Previous breaches blamed on China</h2>

In August, China-backed hackers were held responsible by Japan for a months-long cyberattack campaign, in which&nbsp;Japan’s National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) was targeted.&nbsp;

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It was revealed that the hackers may have gained access to sensitive data for as much as nine months, from last autumn to June this year.

<h2>Reason</h2>

As Japan deepens its military&nbsp;and strategic ties with the US and other regional allies, it has become a vulnerable target for Chinese hackers.

Government cyber security&nbsp;experts in both the US and the UK have expressed strong reservations about Japan’s ability to safely handle data.

(With inputs from agencies)

Japan's space agency was hit by cyberattacks even as hackers failed to access sensitive information about rockets and satellite operations, a spokesperson revealed Wednesday (Nov 29).

Japan's space agency was hit by cyberattacks even as hackers failed to access sensitive information about rockets and satellite operations, a spokesperson revealed Wednesday (Nov 29). “There was a possibility of unauthorised access by exploiting the vulnerability of network equipment,” the spokesperson at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was quoted as saying by Reuters. However, the official declined to elaborate on details, such as when did the attack take place. JAXA got to know about the attack after an external organisation conducted an internal audit, as per the spokesperson. He also declined to identify the organisation's name. A detailed investigation is going on into the hacking attempt and it was not revealed who could be orchestrating this. According to Japanese media, the attack took place in the summer. They were informed about the same by the police during autumn. The suspect Earlier in September this year, Japan, along with the US, had jointly warned global corporations against the China-linked hacker group BlackTech in a cybersecurity advisory. "BlackTech has demonstrated capabilities in modifying router firmware without detection and exploiting routers’ domain-trust relationships to pivot from international subsidiaries to headquarters in Japan and the United States, which are the primary targets," the statement said. Watch: China on its way to become Japan of 1990s × According to Japan's National Police Agency, the China-linked group has been carrying out cyberattacks on governments and tech-sector companies in the United States and East Asia since around 2010. Previous breaches blamed on China In August, China-backed hackers were held responsible by Japan for a months-long cyberattack campaign, in which Japan’s National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) was targeted. Also read: China raises Fukushima water issue in UN, asks Japan to stop discharge It was revealed that the hackers may have gained access to sensitive data for as much as nine months, from last autumn to June this year. Reason As Japan deepens its military and strategic ties with the US and other regional allies, it has become a vulnerable target for Chinese hackers. Government cyber security experts in both the US and the UK have expressed strong reservations about Japan’s ability to safely handle data. (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese space agency JAXA hit by cyberattack amid hacking spree by China

Chinese hackers have been launching sophisticated cyberattacks to target business and government systems, Wall Street Journal reported. Through newer methods, they have been able to enter networks to spy on victims while remaining undetected.&nbsp;

The report said that the findings came from Google’s Mandiant division. The latest revelations say that hackers are targeting devices on the edge of networks, instead of trying to get behind a firewall. These devices are generally not protected by antivirus or endpoint detection software, the report stated.

Mandiant found that the attacks have been coming from China-based, state-sponsored hackers based on the malware code they use and the government and business victims they target. The report states that China has regularly denied conducting any such operations.

A blog post by Mandiant stated that hackers are targeting technologies that do not support endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, including firewalls, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, hypervisors and virtual private network (VPN) technologies.

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“Mandiant has investigated dozens of intrusions at Defense Industrial Base (DIB), government, technology and telecommunications organizations over the years where suspected China-nexus groups have exploited zero-day vulnerabilities and deployed custom malware to steal user credentials and maintain long-term access to the victim environments,” the company said in the blog post.

Three months back, &nbsp;Zurich CEO Mario Greco warned that cyberattacks could pose a much larger threat to insurers as compared to pandemics and climate change.

“What will become uninsurable is going to be cyber,” Greco told the Financial Times on December 26. “What if someone takes control of vital parts of our infrastructure, the consequences of that?”

(With inputs from agencies)

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Chinese hackers have been launching sophisticated cyberattacks to target business and government systems, Wall Street Journal reported. Through newer methods, they have been able to enter networks to spy on victims while remaining undetected.

Chinese hackers have been launching sophisticated cyberattacks to target business and government systems, Wall Street Journal reported. Through newer methods, they have been able to enter networks to spy on victims while remaining undetected. The report said that the findings came from Google’s Mandiant division. The latest revelations say that hackers are targeting devices on the edge of networks, instead of trying to get behind a firewall. These devices are generally not protected by antivirus or endpoint detection software, the report stated. Mandiant found that the attacks have been coming from China-based, state-sponsored hackers based on the malware code they use and the government and business victims they target. The report states that China has regularly denied conducting any such operations. A blog post by Mandiant stated that hackers are targeting technologies that do not support endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, including firewalls, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, hypervisors and virtual private network (VPN) technologies. Also Read | After UK, New Zealand bans TikTok on govt devices linked to parliament over 'security concerns' “Mandiant has investigated dozens of intrusions at Defense Industrial Base (DIB), government, technology and telecommunications organizations over the years where suspected China-nexus groups have exploited zero-day vulnerabilities and deployed custom malware to steal user credentials and maintain long-term access to the victim environments,” the company said in the blog post. Three months back, Zurich CEO Mario Greco warned that cyberattacks could pose a much larger threat to insurers as compared to pandemics and climate change. “What will become uninsurable is going to be cyber,” Greco told the Financial Times on December 26. “What if someone takes control of vital parts of our infrastructure, the consequences of that?” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

China-sponsored hackers launching sophisticated cyberattacks: Report

A threat intelligence firm has claimed that China-backed state hackers have been attacking the Indian power grid system near Ladakh in recent months.

A report released by Recorded Future on Wednesday claimed that the attacks are part of China’s cyber-espionage battle against India, reports Bloomberg.

The report further stated that at least seven “load dispatch” centres located near the India-China border in Ladakh have been under Chinese surveillance for several months.

“In recent months, we observed likely network intrusions targeting at least seven Indian State Load Despatch Centres (SLDCs) responsible for carrying out real-time operations for grid control and electricity dispatch within these respective states. Notably, this targeting has been geographically concentrated, with the identified SLDCs located in North India, in proximity to the disputed India-China border in Ladakh," Recorded Future said in its report.

The firm said that the Indian government has been alerted of their findings before publishing the report.

One of the hacking groups, RedEcho, which targeted one of the load dispatch centres previously, shares a “strong overlap” with a hacking group that US has tied to the Chinese government, the report noted.

“The prolonged targeting of Indian power grid assets by Chinese state-linked groups offers limited economic espionage or traditional intelligence gathering opportunities,” the Recorded Future report states.

“We believe this is instead likely intended to enable information gathering surrounding critical infrastructure and/or pre-positioning for future activity.”

There have been concerns within the Indian establishment on the capability of the Chinese government to wage a cyber war.

This was repeatedly highlighted by the former Chief of Defence Staff late Bipin Rawat who pointed out gaps between the countries with regards to technology while adding that India has been catching up.

"We know that China is capable of launching cyberattacks on us and that it can disrupt a large amount of our systems. What we are trying to do is to create a system which would ensure cyber defence," he said in April last year.

He said the aim has been to create firewalls to deal with the cyberattacks and that the issue is being addressed in a "serious way".

(With inputs from agencies)

A threat intelligence firm has claimed that China-backed state hackers have been attacking the Indian power grid system near Ladakh in recent months. A report released by Recorded Future on Wednesday claimed that the attacks are part of China’s cyber-espionage battle against India, reports Bloomberg.

A threat intelligence firm has claimed that China-backed state hackers have been attacking the Indian power grid system near Ladakh in recent months. A report released by Recorded Future on Wednesday claimed that the attacks are part of China’s cyber-espionage battle against India, reports Bloomberg. The report further stated that at least seven “load dispatch” centres located near the India-China border in Ladakh have been under Chinese surveillance for several months. “In recent months, we observed likely network intrusions targeting at least seven Indian State Load Despatch Centres (SLDCs) responsible for carrying out real-time operations for grid control and electricity dispatch within these respective states. Notably, this targeting has been geographically concentrated, with the identified SLDCs located in North India, in proximity to the disputed India-China border in Ladakh," Recorded Future said in its report. The firm said that the Indian government has been alerted of their findings before publishing the report. One of the hacking groups, RedEcho, which targeted one of the load dispatch centres previously, shares a “strong overlap” with a hacking group that US has tied to the Chinese government, the report noted. “The prolonged targeting of Indian power grid assets by Chinese state-linked groups offers limited economic espionage or traditional intelligence gathering opportunities,” the Recorded Future report states. “We believe this is instead likely intended to enable information gathering surrounding critical infrastructure and/or pre-positioning for future activity.” There have been concerns within the Indian establishment on the capability of the Chinese government to wage a cyber war. This was repeatedly highlighted by the former Chief of Defence Staff late Bipin Rawat who pointed out gaps between the countries with regards to technology while adding that India has been catching up. "We know that China is capable of launching cyberattacks on us and that it can disrupt a large amount of our systems. What we are trying to do is to create a system which would ensure cyber defence," he said in April last year. He said the aim has been to create firewalls to deal with the cyberattacks and that the issue is being addressed in a "serious way". (With inputs from agencies)

China-backed hackers waged cyberattacks on Indian power grid system near Ladakh: Report

A House Judiciary panel focused on antitrust will hear from three witnesses on Friday who represent a range of news organizations with concerns about how big tech platforms like Facebook and Alphabet`s Google increasingly dominate their industry. 
 
The antitrust subcommittee leading the charge against tech platforms, and in this instance focusing on their relations with news organizations, will also hear from Microsoft President Brad Smith. 
 
Social media companies use news to attract customers and have been accused by news publishers of not sharing enough advertising revenue with them. 
 
Witnesses for Friday`s hearing include David Chavern, head of the News Media Alliance which includes News Corp and USA Today among others; Emily Barr, who represents the National Association of Broadcasters and Graham Media Group, which has 7 local TV stations; and Jonathan Schleuss, president of the NewsGuild-CWA, a union representing journalists, the statement said. 
 
Bipartisan members of Congress are expected to introduce a bill in the near future that will make it easier for smaller news organizations to negotiate better deals with Big Tech platforms and increase their revenues.

A House Judiciary panel focused on antitrust will hear from three witnesses on Friday who represent a range of news organizations with concerns about how big tech platforms like Facebook and Alphabet`s Google increasingly dominate their industry.

A House Judiciary panel focused on antitrust will hear from three witnesses on Friday who represent a range of news organizations with concerns about how big tech platforms like Facebook and Alphabet`s Google increasingly dominate their industry. The antitrust subcommittee leading the charge against tech platforms, and in this instance focusing on their relations with news organizations, will also hear from Microsoft President Brad Smith. Social media companies use news to attract customers and have been accused by news publishers of not sharing enough advertising revenue with them. Witnesses for Friday`s hearing include David Chavern, head of the News Media Alliance which includes News Corp and USA Today among others; Emily Barr, who represents the National Association of Broadcasters and Graham Media Group, which has 7 local TV stations; and Jonathan Schleuss, president of the NewsGuild-CWA, a union representing journalists, the statement said. Bipartisan members of Congress are expected to introduce a bill in the near future that will make it easier for smaller news organizations to negotiate better deals with Big Tech platforms and increase their revenues.

US hearing on tech dominance of news outlets will include Microsoft

According to reports, Chinese hacking groups are targeting Indian vaccine makers Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech. Both SII and Bharat Biotech are involved in producing the COVID-19 vaccine.

Report: Hackers target Indian vaccine makers SII, Bharat Biotech

According to US information security firm CrowdStrike, the attacks were the first cases of their kind in the country.

Japanese vaccine producers under cyber attacks: Reports

The firm, Zhenhua Data Information Technology Co, is a pioneer in hybrid warfare and is linked to the country’s administration.

India raises Zhenhua snooping issue with Chinese envoy

In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that a Shenzhen-based company named Zhenhua Data Information Technology Co. Limited is monitoring over 10,000 Indian individuals and organisations.

Why is China tracking influential Indians?

China spy on India's leading business tycoons, veteran politicians, and more!

A new cold war is brewing between the United States and China. The two arch-rivals are out to get each other. Xi Jinping wants to beat America and Donald Trump wants to single out China.

A new cold war is brewing between the United States and China. The two arch-rivals are out to get each other. Xi Jinping wants to beat America and Donald Trump wants to single out China. The powerplay is on and the United States has made three huge moves to target the Chinese - military posturing, consulate battles and going after Chinese hackers The United States has been equipping and positioning its forces across Asia. US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper outlined the plan. The US has been sending navy ships to Asia and is selling arms to Taiwan. America has been creating and arming an alliance on the high seas even as Chinese ships have been active in the South China Sea and around Taiwan. × Esper said activities by China has been destabilising the entire region and America wishes to counter it. A key part of America's strategy will be India. The US Secretary of Defence brought up the recent naval exercise off the coast of Andaman and Nicobar islands. Esper said such exercises are an effort to project power. America on Wednesday ordered China to shut down its consulate in Houston within 72 hours because US officials believe the diplomatic outpost was being used for spying for expanding Chinese influence in America. Washington has not shared the specifics but it has constantly accused China of attempts to steal commercial and military secrets, a charge that China continues to deny. This video shared with us by a viewer who lives next to the Consulate General of China in #Houston shows fire and activity in the courtyard of the building. DETAILS SO FAR: https://t.co/2cOeKoap96 pic.twitter.com/0myxe6HIlC — KPRC2Tulsi (@KPRC2Tulsi) July 22, 2020 × Chinese diplomats were reportedly seen dumping paper into flaming barrels hours after the Trump administration asked China to close this consulate. As for the consulate, China has sovereignty over it. According to international rules, no one can enter or leave without China’s permission technically, not even Americans. America has made accused China of spying. US Investigators said that it is not just Chinese missions that snoop, they say China has hired hackers. They're stealing coronavirus vaccine research not just in America but around the world. The US has also charged two former electrical engineering students for allegedly being private hackers. They reportedly worked for money and also received support from Chinese intelligence agents. Two firms in the US were allegedly targeted - a biotech firm in Massachusetts that was researching possible cures for the Wuhan virus and a Maryland company which was researching the virus.

As new cold war brews, US takes three big steps to target China

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-fabricating-facts-on-hacking-should-stop-smearing-china-on-cyber-security-foreign-ministry-185574">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-fabricating-facts-on-hacking-should-stop-smearing-china-on-cyber-security-foreign-ministry-185574"> fabricating facts on </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-fabricating-facts-on-hacking-should-stop-smearing-china-on-cyber-security-foreign-ministry-185574">hacking,</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-fabricating-facts-on-hacking-should-stop-smearing-china-on-cyber-security-foreign-ministry-185574"> should stop smearing China on </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-fabricating-facts-on-hacking-should-stop-smearing-china-on-cyber-security-foreign-ministry-185574">cyber security</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-fabricating-facts-on-hacking-should-stop-smearing-china-on-cyber-security-foreign-ministry-185574">: Foreign ministry</a>

Beijing on Friday accused Washington of 'fabricating facts' after the US Justice Department indicted two hackers tied to Chinese security services who allegedly targeted companies and agencies in a dozen countries.

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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned on Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump stunned the US establishment by ordering a troop withdrawal from Syria.

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President Donald Trump has decided to pull a significant number of troops from Afghanistan, a US official told AFP on Thursday, a day after he announced a withdrawal from Syria.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-political-crisis-ends-as-president-sirisena-names-new-cabinet-185567">Sri Lanka political crisis ends as President Sirisena names new cabinet</a>

Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena named a 30-member cabinet Thursday to end a crippling seven-week power struggle with his prime minister, but only after a final tussle over who should control the police.

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China denounced the United States on Thursday for passing a new law on restive Tibet, saying it was "resolutely opposed" to the US legislation on what China considers an internal affair, and it risked causing "serious harm" to their relations.

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US fabricating facts on hacking, should stop smearing China on cyber security: Foreign ministry Beijing on Friday accused Washington of 'fabricating facts' after the US Justice Department indicted two hackers tied to Chinese security services who allegedly targeted companies and agencies in a dozen countries.

US fabricating facts on hacking, should stop smearing China on cyber security: Foreign ministry Beijing on Friday accused Washington of 'fabricating facts' after the US Justice Department indicted two hackers tied to Chinese security services who allegedly targeted companies and agencies in a dozen countries. US defense secretary Jim Mattis quits; cites differences with Trump Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned on Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump stunned the US establishment by ordering a troop withdrawal from Syria. Trump to cut troops in Afghanistan: US official President Donald Trump has decided to pull a significant number of troops from Afghanistan, a US official told AFP on Thursday, a day after he announced a withdrawal from Syria. Sri Lanka political crisis ends as President Sirisena names new cabinet Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena named a 30-member cabinet Thursday to end a crippling seven-week power struggle with his prime minister, but only after a final tussle over who should control the police. Resolutely oppose US legislation on Tibet: China China denounced the United States on Thursday for passing a new law on restive Tibet, saying it was "resolutely opposed" to the US legislation on what China considers an internal affair, and it risked causing "serious harm" to their relations.

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Beijing on Friday accused Washington of<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-indicts-two-chinese-hackers-for-targeting-companies-in-12-countries-185573"> 'fabricating facts' after the US</a> Justice Department indicted two hackers tied to Chinese security services who allegedly targeted companies and agencies in a dozen countries.

We urge the US to "stop smearing the Chinese side on cyber security issues," China's foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that it had lodged an official protest.

China said the US should drop the prosecution "to avoid serious damage to the relations between the two countries".

While making the announcement on hacking, the US Justice Department had said the hackers had targeted managed service providers (MSPs) in several countries. However, it did not name the companies or the countries hit by hacking.

The department said several US agencies were hit including the NASA Goddard Space Center and Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the US Navy.

China, however, denied the US indictment asking it to drop the charges.

"US should drop the prosecution to avoid serious damage to the relations between the two countries," the foreign ministry said.

In an announcement earlier, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein had said: "It is unacceptable that we continue to uncover cybercrime committed by China against America and other nations. That was a commitment they made to members of the international community to the United States to the G 20 and to OPEC," he said, adding, "we want China to cease its illegal cyber activities and honour&nbsp;its commitment to the international community.

The two men identified were Zhu Hua and Zhang Jianguo. They allegedly stole intellectual property and confidential business and technological data, according to the Justice department.

The Justice Department said the two hackers worked for a group called "APT10"&nbsp;which it said was backed by China's ministry of state security.

"We also worked with our counterparts in the NCIS to investigate APT theft of personally identifiable information from more than one hundred thousand US naval service members. We are deeply concerned about American innovation ending up in the wrong hands," FBI director Christopher Wray added.

Britian, a key US ally also sided with the US indictment insisting that the hacking went against the "commitments made to the UK in 2015, and, as part of the G20, not to conduct or support cyber-enabled theft of intellectual property or trade secrets."

Beijing on Friday accused Washington of 'fabricating facts' after the US Justice Department indicted two hackers tied to Chinese security services who allegedly targeted companies and agencies in a dozen countries.

Beijing on Friday accused Washington of 'fabricating facts' after the US Justice Department indicted two hackers tied to Chinese security services who allegedly targeted companies and agencies in a dozen countries. We urge the US to "stop smearing the Chinese side on cyber security issues," China's foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that it had lodged an official protest. China said the US should drop the prosecution "to avoid serious damage to the relations between the two countries". While making the announcement on hacking, the US Justice Department had said the hackers had targeted managed service providers (MSPs) in several countries. However, it did not name the companies or the countries hit by hacking. The department said several US agencies were hit including the NASA Goddard Space Center and Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the US Navy. China, however, denied the US indictment asking it to drop the charges. "US should drop the prosecution to avoid serious damage to the relations between the two countries," the foreign ministry said. In an announcement earlier, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein had said: "It is unacceptable that we continue to uncover cybercrime committed by China against America and other nations. That was a commitment they made to members of the international community to the United States to the G 20 and to OPEC," he said, adding, "we want China to cease its illegal cyber activities and honour its commitment to the international community. The two men identified were Zhu Hua and Zhang Jianguo. They allegedly stole intellectual property and confidential business and technological data, according to the Justice department. The Justice Department said the two hackers worked for a group called "APT10" which it said was backed by China's ministry of state security. "We also worked with our counterparts in the NCIS to investigate APT theft of personally identifiable information from more than one hundred thousand US naval service members. We are deeply concerned about American innovation ending up in the wrong hands," FBI director Christopher Wray added. Britian, a key US ally also sided with the US indictment insisting that the hacking went against the "commitments made to the UK in 2015, and, as part of the G20, not to conduct or support cyber-enabled theft of intellectual property or trade secrets."

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