CrowdStrike warns of increasing Chinese AI cyberattacks on U.S. tech
CrowdStrike warns of increasing Chinese AI cyberattacks on U.S. tech
Publish Date: 2026-06-10 01:02:00
Source Domain: www.cnbc.com
- CrowdStrike reports a significant increase in cyberattacks from China-based entities targeting U.S. tech companies, especially focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce the technological gap with the U.S.
- Chinese entities accounted for over 58% of state-sponsored cyberattacks on technology organizations with an aim to steal AI capabilities and intellectual property.
- The reported cyberattacks span a period from January to March 31, highlighting the ongoing and escalating espionage activities by Chinese adversaries.
- U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports to China have hindered Beijing’s tech development, but China is seeking alternatives to boost its tech capabilities.
- Chinese cyberattacks have also targeted government communications in Southeast Asia and maintained persistent access to North American tech organizations by exploiting vulnerabilities.
- U.S. AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI have previously reported instances of Chinese companies extracting competitive intelligence.
- Anthropic has showcased the cyber capabilities of its new Mythos model and released a public version, reportedly outperforming other AI models in the market.
- North Korea-affiliated entities have also been identified attempting to infiltrate IT workforces globally to generate revenue for the regime.
