Chinese hackers have infiltrated the email accounts of Wiley Rein attorneys and advisers, signaling an ongoing intelligence-gathering operation. The hackers focus on sensitive topics, including trade, Taiwan, and U.S. government agencies related to tariffs and foreign investments. The firm's memo indicates that the intrusion involves a group potentially associated with the Chinese government. This incident marks a continuation of previous attacks targeting the law firm, highlighting the prevalent threat of cyber espionage.
Suspected Chinese hackers have broken into the email accounts of attorneys and advisers at Wiley Rein, a powerful Washington, DC, law firm, for intelligence-gathering.
The hackers target information related to trade, Taiwan, and US government agencies involved in tariffs and foreign investment.
Evidence suggests a group affiliated with the Chinese government accessed Microsoft 365 accounts of some Wiley personnel for intelligence purposes.
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