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China Supercomputer Hacked: 10 Petabytes Stolen
8 Apr
Summary
- Massive data breach allegedly from China's supercomputing center.
- Over 10 petabytes of sensitive defense and research data stolen.
- Hacker offered data samples for thousands, full access for hundreds of thousands.
A significant cybersecurity incident has allegedly occurred, involving the theft of more than 10 petabytes of sensitive data from China's National Supercomputing Center (NSCC) in Tianjin. This massive dataset is believed to contain highly classified defense documents and missile schematics, potentially marking the largest data heist from China.
Experts who reviewed samples posted online suggest the hacker gained access with relative ease and extracted data over several months undetected. The stolen information allegedly links to top organizations like the Aviation Industry Corporation of China and the National University of Defense Technology.
The alleged hacker, operating under the alias FlamingChina, offered data samples for thousands of dollars, with full access costing hundreds of thousands, payable in cryptocurrency. While CNN cannot independently verify the claims, multiple experts' initial assessments indicated the leak was genuine.
The breach highlights potential vulnerabilities in China's technology infrastructure. Cybersecurity has been a known weakness, with past incidents including a massive database leak of personal information. China's government has acknowledged the need to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
