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Beijing escalating AI espionage to catch up with the U.S. on tech, cybersecurity company confirms
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U.S.-based cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike warned Tuesday of increasing cyberattacks from China-based entities aimed at stealing artificial intelligence to narrow the tech gap with the U.S.
Key facts
- The analysis covered events over the 12 months to March 31
- The Chinese entities accounted for more than 58% of state-sponsored targeted cyberattacks aimed at tech companies, especially their AI assets, CrowdStrike said in a report
- Chinese-affiliated cyberattacks targeted government communications in Southeast Asia and "maintained persistent access" to North American tech organizations by taking advantage of vulnerabilities
- The Cyberspace Administration of China did not immediately respond to CNBC's faxed request for comment
Summary
The Chinese entities accounted for more than 58% of state-sponsored targeted cyberattacks aimed at tech companies, especially their AI assets, CrowdStrike said in a report. "China-nexus adversaries are escalating espionage against technology organizations to steal the AI capabilities and intellectual property they cannot build fast enough on their own," CrowdStrike said in a statement. Chinese-affiliated cyberattacks targeted government communications in Southeast Asia and "maintained persistent access" to North American tech organizations by taking advantage of vulnerabilities, CrowdStrike said. The Cyberspace Administration of China did not immediately respond to CNBC's faxed request for comment.