UK says China aimed 'malicious cyber targeting' at democratic institutions

The British government has publicly accused Chinese state-affiliated hackers with “carrying out malicious cyber activity targeting UK institutions and individuals important to our democracy.” In a statement to parliament on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said the United Kingdom would not tolerate attacks against democratic institutions, and announced sanctions against two individuals and

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