WASHINGTON - As scientists around the world race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, U.S. authorities are warning American organizations about hackers linked to the Chinese government trying to steal their COVID-19 research.
The FBI said Wednesday it is investigating “the targeting and compromise of U.S. organizations conducting COVID-19-related research by (People’s Republic of China)-affiliated cyber actors and non-traditional collectors.” The joint statement was issued with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which operates under the Department of Homeland Security. RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updates Officials said cyber actors have been observed attempting to