Evidene shows Chinese-state sponsored hackers are targeting Australia, Malaysia and energy firms operating in the SouthChinaSea, despite Beijing's deflections.
“[Proofpoint] has frequently collaborated with the U.S. government to systematically spread disinformation on the so-called ‘China hacking attacks,’ serving as the ‘white gloves’ of the U.S. government.”On August 30, cybersecurity firm Proofpoint revealed that hackers linked to the Chinese state had targeted energy companies operating in the South China Sea, as well as other public and private entities in Australia and beyond.China sought to deflect blame by attacking Proofpoint’s credibility.
Chinese tourists take souvenir photos with the Chinese national flag as they visit Quanfu Island, one of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, on September 14, 2014. “Our Threat Insight team conducts research into the most pertinent cyber threats facing society today to keep our customers and the wider community safe. To do so, the findings are subjected to rigorous scrutiny to ensure accuracy and objectivity,” Sherrod DeGrippo, Vice President of Threat Research and Detection at Proofpoint, said in a statement.
The China-based hackers, identified as Red Ladon or TA423, have been active since 2013, “targeting a variety of organizations in response to political events in the Asia-Pacific region,” Proofpoint said.
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