South Korean Cybersecurity Concerns Over Chinese-Made Cranes, Meteorological Gear

South Korean Cybersecurity Concerns Over Chinese-Made Cranes, Meteorological Gear
Container cranes at the Busan Port in Busan, South Korea on Nov. 5, 2021. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images
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Amid ongoing scrutiny over Chinese-manufactured port cranes suspected of serving as espionage conduits, South Korea’s Meteorological Agency made a startling discovery when it identified malicious code in meteorological equipment imported from China.

Recent reports from multiple South Korean news sources confirm that the malicious code was found in June this year.
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