Chinese Hackers Target Companies, Government Agencies Connected to Wind Turbine Farms

Chinese Hackers Target Companies, Government Agencies Connected to Wind Turbine Farms
Hands on a keyboard in an undated file photo. Dominic Lipinski/AP
Daniel Y. Teng
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A Chinese-backed hacking group—posing as an Australian news site—has run a systematic campaign targeting government agencies, news media, and heavy industries involved in wind turbine supply chains to the South China Sea.

The group, TA423/Red Ladon, was previously the subject of an indictment from the U.S. Justice Department and has been active since 2013, targeting defence contractors, manufacturers, universities, government agencies, and companies connected to either the South China Sea region or Australasia.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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