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Chinese hackers trying to steal US' vaccine research on Covid-19: Reports

The hackers are also targeting information and intellectual property on treatments and testing for Covid-19, the report says

Medical workers walk by a police robot at the Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. Photo: Reuters
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In Beijing, Foreign Affairs ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian rejected the allegation, saying China firmly opposes all cyber attacks

BS Web TeamAgencies Washington D.C.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation and cybersecurity experts believe Chinese hackers are trying to steal research on developing a vaccine against coronavirus, two newspapers reported on Monday.

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are planning to release a warning about the Chinese hacking as governments and private firms race to develop a vaccine for Covid-19, the Wall Street Journal and New York Times reported.

The hackers are also targeting information and intellectual property on treatments and testing for Covid-19.

US officials alleged that the hackers are linked to the Chinese government, the reports say.

The official warning could