The UK government has accused China of two maliciouscyberattacksagainst the countrys democratic institutions and members of Parliament.

The government itself said that these behaviours were part of [a] large-scale espionage campaign.

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UK says Chinese cyberattacks ‘part of large-scale espionage campaign’

TheUKhasnow sanctioned a front company and two members of APT31.

Its also summoned the Chinese ambassador.

Today, the government of New Zealand also came forward toaccuse Chinaof a cyberattack against the Parliament in 2021.

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For its part, China has denied the allegations, claiming they constitute political manoeuvring.

Moore calls on the government to improve itscybersecuritydefences, cautioning on the relentless nature of hostile state attacks.

Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou

Ioanna is a writer at TNW.

Ioanna Lykiardopoulou

With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.

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