05-09-2020 , 05:58 PM
Quote: A virtual private network (VPN) router in China was apparently the starting point for a series of cyberattacks against Mitsubishi Electric Corp. that leaked defense secrets and private information, according to sources.
The company disclosed the cyberattacks and leaks in January, and its investigation has raised suspicions that a Chinese group of hackers was responsible.Use of VPN communications has spread rapidly among companies that have encouraged employees to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.U.S. government agencies and other institutions in March issued a warning about the risk of VPNs being hacked and urged businesses and others to tighten security measures.
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