Belgium Investigates Alleged Cyberattack on Intelligence Agency by China-Linked Hackers | Techcrunch
The Belgian federal prosecutor's office is investigating a cyberattack on its state security service (VSSE) by Chinese government hackers, who exploited a vulnerability in US cybersecurity firm Barracuda's software to access VSSE's email server. The hackers gained unauthorized access to the external mail server of the intelligence service between 2021 and 2023, potentially exposing sensitive corporate data. The breach also compromised personal data of almost half of VSSE's employees.
- The use of zero-day exploits by state-sponsored actors like China-backed hackers highlights the increasing sophistication and aggression of cyber threats in the global landscape.
- What measures should governments and private organizations take to mitigate the risk of similar breaches, particularly given the ever-evolving nature of cybersecurity threats?