U.S., U.K. accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions
U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges, imposed sanctions, and accused Beijing of a sweeping cyberespionage campaign that allegedly hit millions of people including lawmakers, academics and journalists, and companies including defence contractors.
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![LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: (L-R) British Parliamentarians Tim Loughton, Iain Duncan Smith And Stewart McDonald, hold a press conference following allegations that China is responsible for cyberattacks on the UK Electoral Commission, on March 25, 2024 in London, England. Allegations have been made that China accessed the personal details of 40 million British voters after a cyberattack on the Electoral Commission as well as 43 UK MP and Peers. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) Three men in suits sit at a table with microphones placed in the centre.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7155483.1711435028!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/britain-hacking.jpg)
U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges, imposed sanctions, and accused Beijing of a sweeping cyberespionage campaign that allegedly hit millions of people including lawmakers, academics and journalists, and companies including defence contractors.