The government said the plot, said to have begun in 2009, was not only carried out for financial gain but also for the benefit of the Chinese government
Daily Mail: Two Chinese hackers, 34 and 33, are charged with trying to steal US coronavirus vaccine research and 'hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of other sensitive government information
* Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 31, allegedly stole 'hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of trade secrets and sensitive government information
* The decade-long scheme reportedly involved the hacking of hundreds of government organizations and private companies, including COVID-19 labs
* The government said the plot was not only carried out for financial gain but also for the direct benefit of the Chinese government
* They allegedly breached defense contractors and stole sensitive military including about military satellite programs and communications systems
* The indictment says the two men were assisted by an unnamed Chinese intelligence officer who is known to the grand jury
* It's unclear if Li or Dong successfully obtained information on vaccine research
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it has charged two Chinese hackers with trying to steal US COVID-19 research as well as other sensitive government information.
Chinese Nationals Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 31, allegedly stole 'hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of trade secrets, intellectual property, and other valuable business information in a sophisticated, decade-long scheme.
They're accused of hacking hundreds of companies, government organizations, dissidents, human rights activists and private companies, including those engaged in COVID-19 vaccine research.
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