UK and 12 allies issue warning over Chinese cyber attacks on ‘critical sectors’

The hackers were said to have taken advantage of known common vulnerabilities that could be patched up to avoid attacks (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

UK businesses and organisations in critical sectors have been warned to take steps to protect themselves against Chinese hackers as three China-based technology companies were accused of being linked to global cyber attacks.

The National Cyber Security Centre, which is part of GCHQ, is among security bodies from 13 countries to issue warnings that organisations in crucial sectors should “proactively hunt” for activity by Chinese hackers and patch up weaknesses.