In an unprecedented move, the United Kingdom’s government is poised to publicly accuse China of orchestrating a cyber breach into its Electoral Commission’s database. The breach, occurring between August 2021 and October 2022, saw over 40 million voter records compromised.
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden is slated to address Parliament, officially attributing the cyber-attack to China. This announcement follows a parallel statement by the United States government confirming China’s responsibility for the hacking incident.
In a surprising turn, China, under the leadership of Xi Jinping, has announced plans to restrict the use of American technology. This includes imposing a ban on Intel and AMD processors due to alleged concerns of espionage, with suspicions of data being shared with the Pentagon. Additionally, China plans to phase out the use of Windows operating systems on government servers, citing the availability of alternative solutions within the country.
Despite facing international sanctions and geopolitical tensions, both China and Russia continue their aggressive cyber activities. These actions, which involve planting malware and disrupting online services in Western countries, serve to sow political and economic discord.
The persistent cyber threats from these nations pose significant challenges for Western nations, as they strive to navigate a landscape marked by digital aggression and power struggles on the global stage.
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