Japan, China and MirrorFace

Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data
Japan on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country's national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, detailing their tactics and calling on government agencies and businesses to reinforce preventive measures.
Japan Faces Prolonged Cyber-Attacks Linked to China’s MirrorFace
Cyber-attacks by China-linked MirrorFace targeted Japan’s national security information in major campaigns operating since 2019
China-linked hackers target Japan’s national security and high-tech industries
Authorities reveal advanced cyber tactics exploiting tools such as Windows Sandbox and Visual Studio Code, urging immediate defensive measures.
Japan links Chinese hacking group MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country's national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, detailing their tactics and calling on government agencies and businesses to reinforce preventive measures.
Chinese Hackers Targeted Japan by Exploiting VPN Flaws
Japanese authorities say MirrorFace hackers have conducted over 200 attacks since 2019. China denies the allegations, and blames the US and its allies for spreading 'disinformation.'
Chinese Hacker Group Targets Japan: 210 Cyberattacks Expose Major Security Breaches
A Chinese hacker group, Mirror Face, conducted 210 cyberattacks on Japanese agencies, including JAXA, from 2019 to 2024.
Japan says China-linked hackers MirrorFace targeted defence and space agencies
The attacks, which targeted government agencies, businesses, and individuals, aimed to steal sensitive information on defence, space, and advanced technology.

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