ZeroFox’s March 2024 Flash Report confirms UK government findings attributing cyberattacks against UK political entities to Chinese state-sponsored actors. Linked to APT31, these attacks targeted MPs, peers, and the UK Electoral Commission, exposing data from 40 million voters. The campaign reflects China’s broader goals of espionage, strategic influence, and retaliation over geopolitical disputes, including tensions surrounding Hong Kong and trade restrictions. The U.S. simultaneously indicted seven Chinese hackers for similar operations. ZeroFox warns of escalating UK-China tensions and advises organizations to safeguard sensitive data through secure backups, compartmentalization, and strong authentication measures.

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