Report details onslaught of cyberattacks

North American, Asian hackers mainly target govt institutions, education sector

More than 1,300 advanced persistent cyberattacks targeting China were detected last year, with more than half aimed at the government institutions and the education sector, according to a newly released research report.

Domestically developed software systems in China have become key targets, the 2024 Advanced Persistent Threat Report published by Chinese cybersecurity firm 360 said.

The findings follow extensive cyberattacks on Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek at the end of January. The internet protocol addresses involved were all traced to the United States, according to the report.