Chinese Hacking of Belgian Intelligence Service Underprobe Launched by Federal Prosecutor
A probe has been launched into alleged Chinese hacking of Belgium's intelligence service VSSE, with investigators examining claims that hackers linked to Chinese espionage gained access to 10% of the agency's emails over two years. The breach is believed to have occurred through a weakness in an American cyber company, and while classified data remained safe, personal information of nearly half of the Belgian service's members may have been compromised. The federal prosecutor has confirmed an earlier report by Belgian daily Le Soir, but added that it was too early to share results as the probe is still under way.
- This case highlights the vulnerability of intelligence services to cyber threats from foreign actors, and raises questions about the effectiveness of international cooperation in preventing such attacks.
- How will this incident impact the global reputation of Belgium's intelligence service, and what steps will be taken to strengthen cybersecurity measures in the country?