U.S. China warns cyber attacks and attempts to steal corona vaccine information May 14, 9:39
As research and development of new coronavirus vaccines and therapeutic agents progress in various countries, the US FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) suspects that China is conducting cyber attacks and espionage attempts to steal research information such as vaccines. Issued a warning.
The FBI issued a warning on the 13th that China was suspected of carrying out cyber attacks and espionage aimed at American companies and research institutions researching the new coronavirus.
In addition, he pointed out that China is illegally stealing research information such as vaccines and therapeutic drugs, and in order to prevent this, call for thorough measures such as updating computer software and confirming the identity of employees and visitors. I am.
On the other hand, the FBI has not clarified the specific content such as what kind of organization in China is involved.
The Trump administration has argued that it has suffered a great deal of damage from China's cyber attacks and espionage, and it is concerned as research and development of vaccines and therapeutic agents for the new coronavirus are progressing in each country including the United States. It also seems to be aimed at increasing the degree of vigilance for companies and institutions.
In the United States, a pharmaceutical company that developed the therapeutic drug "lemdecivir" was attacked by a cyber attack, and it was reported that a hacker in Iran could commit the crime.In addition, it is known that the Ministry of Health and Welfare was also attacked.
Chinese Embassy "no evidence at all"
Regarding the FBI's warning of cyber attacks by China, the Chinese embassy in Washington criticized on Twitter that there is "no evidence" and said "China is leading in vaccine development and treatment. "It is known," he wrote, arguing that there is no need for cyber attacks.