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China reportedly admitted directing cyberattacks on US infrastructure

The Register · Simon Sharwood · last updated

Chinese officials admitted to directing cyberattacks on US infrastructure at a meeting with their American counterparts, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The Journal last week reported that the admission was made at a December meeting between Chinese officials and Biden administration held in Geneva, Switzerland.

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