"Hackers Linked to The Chinese Government Increasingly Target Russia, Analysis Suggests"
Security researchers at SentinelOne have discovered that nation-state hackers with links to the Chinese government seem to be targeting Russian entities at an increasing rate. The researchers noted that the ongoing activity appears primarily espionage-related as the Chinese government may be working to gain intelligence about Moscow's actions in the Ukraine war, even while trying to strengthen its political alliance with Russia. Tom Hegel, a senior threat researcher, stated that Chinese cyber espionage that had typically targeted a wide range of governments and other entities has seemingly pivoted to "a lot more Russian based activity." Hegel noted that the increase "really highlights the importance of them needing intelligence collection out of Russia right now to figure out what's going on inside the government." The researchers stated that China's increased focus on Russian entities offers a window into the geopolitical complexities on display due to the Ukraine-Russia war.