New Zealand says China is its most persistent state-backed cyber threat
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New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre has identified China as the most persistent state-backed cyber threat targeting government agencies and sectors such as health, education, and IT. The foreign cyber activities pose risks to sensitive national information.
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - New Zealand's cyber security agency said China was the country's most persistent and capable state-backed cyber threat, as foreign actors targeted government agencies and organisations in sectors including health, education and information technology. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of the New Zealand intelligence community, said it had identified activity suspected to originate from foreign state actors that put sensitive New Zealand information at risk.