Chinese hackers accused of hacking into the Vatican and the computer of the agent in Hong Kong.

Instant International

Written by: Ho Wenhan

2020-07-30 19:21

Recorded Future, a private cybersecurity company headquartered in the United States, recently accused Chinese hackers of sneaking into the Vatican computer network in the past three months. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin responded to this on July 29, stating that China has always firmly opposed and cracked down on cyber thefts and attacks. He also said that when investigating and characterizing cyber incidents, sufficient evidence should be produced and no unreasonable guesses should be made.

The New York Times reported on July 28 that, according to “Record the Future”, the relevant hacker activities began in early May. One of them was to hide malicious programs in an email file. The email appeared to be sent by the Vatican and then sent. To Hong Kong Chargé d'affaires He Mingzhe (Javier Herrera Corona).

"Record the Future" believes that the attack was launched by the Chinese-backed organization "RedDelta". "Record the Future" stated that the organization's strategy is similar to previously identified hacking operations funded by other countries.

China and Vatican are expected to start negotiations on the appointment and control of bishops and the status of places of worship in September. "Record the future" believes that the attack may be related to the negotiation of the 2018 agreement.

China: Resolutely oppose cyber theft and attacks

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin was asked about relevant issues at a press conference on July 29. He retorted that China is a staunch defender of cyber security and has always resolutely opposed and combated cyber theft and attacks.

He said that cyberspace is highly virtual, difficult to trace, and diverse actors. When investigating and identifying cyber incidents, sufficient evidence should be presented and no unreasonable guesses should be made.

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