Chinese hackers are using everyday devices to hack UK firms, warns watchdog
Summary
British and international cybersecurity agencies warn that hackers supported by China are using everyday internet-connected devices like wifi routers to secretly attack companies. These hackers take control of vulnerable devices to spy on targets and steal data, using methods that make it hard to trace where attacks come from.Key Facts
- China-linked hackers are targeting devices such as wifi routers, printers, and webcams for cyber-attacks.
- These devices are often older or have not been updated with the latest software, making them easier to hack.
- The hacked devices form "covert networks" or "botnets," which act like hidden bases for spying and theft.
- The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and agencies in nine other countries issued a warning about this threat.
- China’s intelligence and military agencies are highly advanced in cyber operations.
- The hackers use compromised devices to hide their location, similar to how a virtual private network (VPN) works.
- Companies are advised to map their IT systems, use multifactor authentication, and limit network connections to protect against these attacks.
- Some covert networks are run by private Chinese companies and have infected hundreds of thousands of devices worldwide.
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