"Suspected Chinese government-backed hackers have breached computer systems of U.S. law firm Williams & Connolly, which has represented some of America's most powerful politicians, as part of a larger spying campaign against multiple law firms, according to a letter the firm sent clients and a source familiar with the hack. The cyber intrusions have hit the email accounts of select attorneys at these law firms, as Beijing continues a broader effort to gather intelligence to support its multi-front competition with the U.S."
"The hackers in this case used a previously unknown software flaw, coveted by spies because it allows for stealth, to access Williams & Connolly's computer network, said the letter sent to clients this week and reviewed by CNN. "Given the nature of the threat actor, we have no reason to believe that the data will be disclosed or used publicly," the letter said, in a hint that the intruder was focused on espionage rather than extortion."
Williams & Connolly's computer systems were breached by suspected Chinese government-backed hackers. The intrusions targeted email accounts of select attorneys and formed part of a broader spying campaign affecting multiple law firms. Attackers exploited a previously unknown software flaw prized by intelligence operators for its stealth to gain access to the firm's network. The activity aligns with efforts to gather intelligence supporting multi-front competition with the United States on national security, trade, and related issues. The intruder's behavior indicates an espionage focus, with no current expectation of public disclosure or extortion of the data.
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