Cybersecurity

Chinese Military Seen Behind Japan Cyber-Attacks, NHK Says

  • Space agency among 200 institutions targeted, broadcaster says
  • Chinese official says opposes accusations on cybersecurity
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China’s military is thought to have instructed a hacker group to conduct cyber-attacks on nearly 200 Japanese research institutions and firms, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing unidentified people in a police investigation.