US accuses China of "malicious" cyberattacks, including Microsoft hacks | Hacking

The United States has led its allies by blaming China for "malicious" cyberattacks, including: [Microsoft Exchange Email Server Software Hack](//www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/19/uk-allies-accuse-chinese-state-backed-group-microsoft-hack) This put tens of thousands of computers around the world at risk earlier this year. The U.S. Department of Justice charged four Chinese citizens with hacks on Monday after Washington accused Beijing of blackmail and threats of national security. NS [Microsoft](//www.theguardian.com/technology/microsoft) The hack affected at least 30,000 US organizations, including local governments and organizations around the world, and was disclosed in March. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused [China](//www.theguardian.com/world/china) Responsible, he said, "It is a pattern of irresponsible, destructive and…