Cybersecurity Firm Warns of New Cyber Espionage Tactic by Chinese Hackers

Chinese state-backed hackers took advantage of outdated hardware and software to access routers and take over computer networks.
Cybersecurity Firm Warns of New Cyber Espionage Tactic by Chinese Hackers
A member of an alleged hacking group is seen in a file photo. Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images
Dave Malyon
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A Chinese hacker group is targeting routers made by a major U.S. manufacturer, taking advantage of outdated software and hardware to hijack routers and access computer networks, a cybersecurity firm warned Wednesday.

It’s a new tactic in an increasingly sophisticated cybercrime landscape, according to the firm.