US EditionChinese Hackers Said To Target US Law Firms: Report
Chinese hackers exploited zero-day vulnerabilities to access attorney emails at Williams & Connolly, part of a broader espionage campaign targeting US national security and trade, FBI said.
- The FBI's Washington field office is investigating cyberattacks on US law firms, believed to be carried out by Chinese hackers, as reported by The New York Times.
- Williams & Connolly confirmed a breach, describing it as a 'zero-day attack' and stated there was no ongoing unauthorized activity on its network.
- The cybersecurity firm Mandiant noted that Chinese hackers have targeted US legal services to gather information related to national security and trade.
- Williams & Connolly has hired CrowdStrike and Norton Rose Fulbright to address the breach and reported that some attorney email accounts were accessed.
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Chinese hackers target US law firms, including Williams & Connolly
The FBI is investigating alleged Chinese hacking of U.S. law firms, including Williams & Connolly. The firm reported a zero-day attack that accessed some email accounts but found no evidence of stolen client data. U.S. officials have long complained about China-related cyber threats.
US law firm with major political clients hacked in spying spree linked to China
Suspected Chinese government-backed hackers have breached computer systems of US law firm Williams & Connolly, which has represented some of America’s most powerful politicians, as part of a larger spying campaign against multiple law firms, according to a letter the firm sent clients and a source familiar with the hack.
Chinese hackers' zero-day attack targets high-profile Washington law firms: Report
The FBI is investigating suspected cyberattacks on major US law firms believed to be carried out by Chinese hackers. The breach highlights ongoing concerns over national security and cyber espionage targeting the legal sector.
Law firm representing big-name politicians hit with major hack from China: report
A prominent Washington, D.C. law firm that has represented powerhouse politicians just got hit with an apparent cyberattack from China.According to The Washington Post, the attack on Williams & Connolly is being investigated by the FBI field office, alongside "similar ones executed by the same Chinese hackers, according to one of the people briefed on the matter. The hackers are suspected of breaching the networks of more than a dozen other law …
Chinese Hackers Breach US Law Firms: Report
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The FBI's Washington field office is investigating the hack and similar ones executed by the same Chinese hackers, according to one of the people briefed on the matter. The hackers are suspected of breaching the networks of more than a dozen other law firms and technology companies in recent months. World News | Chinese Hackers Breach US Law Firms: Report.
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