Belgian federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into an alleged hacking incident involving China's involvement with the intelligence service, VSSE. According to reports, the hackers exploited a vulnerability in an American cyber firm, accessing a significant portion of the VSSE's emails over two years. Although the classified information of the agency remains secure, personal details of roughly half of its staff may have been compromised. The Chinese embassy in Belgium has yet to respond to questions about the situation, highlighting the increasing concerns regarding cybersecurity and espionage tactics in international relations.
The Belgian federal prosecutor has initiated an investigation into alleged Chinese hacking of the VSSE, linked to breaches in an American cybersecurity firm.
Hackers attributed to Chinese espionage reportedly accessed 10% of the VSSE's emails over two years, while classified data remains protected.
Approximately half of the Belgian intelligence service's personnel could have their personal information compromised due to the breach.
The Chinese embassy in Belgium has not responded to media inquiries regarding the allegations of hacking against their country.
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