Chinese hackers targeted Alaska firms, government after trade mission, say researchers
The attacks came in the weeks before and after Alaska Gov. Bill Walker traveled to China to promote trade, including a Chinese-backed Arctic gas line, the researchers said.
WASHINGTON/LONDON — Hackers operating from an elite Chinese university probed Alaska companies and government departments for espionage opportunities following a U.S. trade delegation visit to China earlier this year, security researchers told Reuters.
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