Chinese hackers set sights on European ministries at G20
According to security researchers, a simple e-mail delivered a payload that allowed the Chinese to have access to computers and data.
Hackers in China took aim at several European ministries in the leadup to the G20 summit in September, according to a new report.
Security firm FireEye reported to Reuters on Tuesday that Chinese hackers sent e-mails to targets with files laced with malware that was swiftly downloaded to machines and kept there for future stealing of information. The tool allowed the hackers to move across affected machines and perform recon before the G20 summit.
According to FireEye, just before the G20 summit kicked off in Russia, the hackers moved to another server. The security firm believes the move allowed them to steal data as the summit was being held.
It's worth noting, however, that FireEye could not specifically link the hackers to the Chinese government. And not surprisingly, the Chinese government has distanced itself from any claim that it might have hacked foreign governments for data.
Reports have swirled for years that hackers are thriving in China. In many cases, those groups that have allegedly hacked into sensitive networks appear to have no tie to the Chinese government. Whether that's actually true, however, is unknown.
One other interesting note from the Reuters report: FireEye detected no attempts by the hackers to target Americas, deciding instead to attack Europeans.
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