CrowdStrike report identifies China-linked hackers as the biggest espionage threat to technology firms, targeting AI and intellectual property

According to a report by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, China-linked hackers have posed the most significant espionage threat to technology companies over the past year. These campaigns align with the Chinese government's strategic priorities, focusing on technology development, intellectual property, and information with strategic and economic value, particularly amidst surging investment in artificial intelligence. The technology sector was identified as the most targeted industry by both foreign governments and cybercriminals.