US Blacklists 6 Chinese Entities Over Balloon Program

The United States blacklisted six Chinese entities it said were linked to Beijing’s aerospace programs as part of its retaliation over an alleged Chinese spy balloon that traversed the country’s airspace.

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UN Experts: North Korean Hackers Stole Record Virtual Assets

North Korean hackers working for the government stole virtual assets last year estimated to be worth between $630 million and more than $1 billion, U.N. experts said in a report.

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Germany Appoints Central Bank IT Chief to Head Cybersecurity

Germany appointed Claudia Plattner to lead its cybersecurity agency, months after her predecessor was removed following reports of possible problematic ties to Russia.

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