‘Chinese hackers’ breach US defense and tech companies – and HUNDREDS more firms are at risk

SUSPECTED Chinese hackers breached US defense and tech firms and hundreds more are now at risk.

According to a National Security Agency investigation, globally, at least 13 organizations in the defense, health care, energy and transportation field were breached.

The NSA reports that Chinese hackers breached US defense and tech firmsGetty Images – Getty

Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks will warn in a report to be published on Thursday.

Per the NSA, hackers stole passwords from organizations to intercept sensitive communications.

More to follow…

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