Engadget China's Brickstorm Malware Compromises US Critical Networks
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Chinese state-sponsored hackers have maintained long-term access to critical US networks, utilizing Brickstorm malware for data theft and infiltration. The campaign, which has affected at least eight government services and IT organizations, has been ongoing since at least 2022, according to recent warnings from US and Canadian cybersecurity authorities.
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