US accuses China-linked hackers of stealing coronavirus research

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Warns both scientists and public health officials to be on the lookout for cyber theft.

US accuses China-linked hackers of stealing coronavirus research
China-linked hackers are breaking into American organizations carrying out research into COVID-19, US officials said on Wednesday, warning both scientists and public health officials to be on the lookout for cyber theft. In a joint statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department...

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