China-linked hackers target AI tech

CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, released a report on June 9, stating that China-linked hackers posed the biggest espionage threat to technology companies, especially those in the artificial intelligence sector, between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. The report indicates these hacking campaigns align with China's strategic priorities to acquire intellectual property and economic information. The technology sector remains the most targeted industry by both foreign governments and cybercriminals. The United States — Office of Science and Technology Policy also accused China-based entities of industrial-scale campaigns to distill US-developed AI models. While China's embassy in Washington dismissed the report as 'vilification and smears,' it also noted constructive exchanges on AI with the United States during Donald Trump's recent visit. The report also identified North Korean, Russian, and Iran-linked hacking groups as significant threats to the United States and other nations' technology sectors.