The US government has compiled a report stating that "the attacks were directed by the Chinese authorities" regarding cyber attacks targeting the mail system of Microsoft, a major IT company, all over the world.

The United States, along with Japan and others, will issue a statement condemning the Chinese government.

The US NSA = National Security Agency and others released a report entitled "Cyber ​​Attacks Supported by the Chinese Government" on the 19th.



According to this, the Chinese intelligence agency "National Security Ministry" has so far instructed Chinese hacker groups to repeatedly carry out cyber attacks on the United States and allies, obtain confidential information, and demand ransom. It turns out that he used a virus to demand money.



The report said that political, economic and military government agencies and semiconductor manufacturers were targeted, and that "China's long-term growth and military development were brought about by cyber attacks."



This includes a cyber attack that was revealed in March and is believed to have caused damage to local governments and companies around the world by targeting the mail system "Exchange Server" provided by major IT company Microsoft. It means that there is.



However, none of the reports provide a concrete basis.



The United States, along with Japan, the EU, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and NATO, will issue a statement condemning the Chinese government.



According to senior U.S. government officials, the statement said that President Biden would ask China to work together to seek action and promote cyber security together. In order to counteract, it is a form that reiterates the unity with each country that shares the values ​​of democracy.