China-Nexus Actor Spies on US Researchers Undetected for a Year

Google uncovered a sophisticated espionage campaign linked to Chinese operatives who managed to undetected spy on US researchers for over a year. The hackers exploited stolen RedCAP credentials to infiltrate multiple academic and research institutions, siphoning off sensitive data. This breach highlights the growing cyber threats from state-sponsored actors targeting critical research infrastructure, raising alarms about national security and intellectual property protection. The incident underscores the need for heightened cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information from foreign espionage.