Samoa government condemns Chinese hacking group for cyberattacks on state institutions.
The Australian ABC network reported on February 12 that the Samoan government has accused the Chinese regime-backed APT40 hacking group of launching cyberattacks on its government and critical infrastructure.
It is reported that this is the first time a Pacific nation has accused a hacking group affiliated with the Chinese regime of cyberespionage, and the Samoan government has stressed that the Chinese Communist Party-backed APT40 group is a serious threat.
Australian officials praised the Samoan government's warning as an important step in strengthening cyber defenses in the Pacific and encouraged other countries to share their experiences in cyberattacks. However, the Chinese regime has denied involvement in the cyberattacks.