Naval Undersea Warfare Centre hit by malware attack in Newport (Rhode Island), USA

Summary:

In January 2018, Naval Undersea Warfare Centre in Newport, Rhode Island was hit by a malware attack resulting in a data breach. Reportedly, hackers targeted a contractor who worked for the Naval Undersea Warfare Centre. As a result, hackers stole 614GB of highly sensitive data, including information about project Sea Dragon. The incident is believed to be part of a decade-long Chinese state sponsored hacking campaign nicknamed 'Winnti Umbrella', trying to compromise political targets.

Reference URL

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/china-hacked-a-navy-contractor-and-secured-a-trove-of-highly-sensitive-data-on-submarine-warfare/2018/06/08/6cc396fa-68e6-11e8-bea7-c8eb28bc52b1_story.html
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