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China-Linked Hackers Impersonated US AI Policy Experts, Proofpoint Says
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint reports that hackers linked to China posed as US artificial intelligence policy experts in a targeted campaign. The attackers reportedly used the fabricated identities to build trust with recipients, likely aiming to deliver malicious content or gather intelligence. The activity highlights growing interest by state-linked groups in AI policy circles in Washington.
Why now: Concerns about Chinese cyber-espionage targeting US AI policy expertise are a timely security and geopolitics story.
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