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Belgium hacked, most likely by China Belgium hacked, most likely by China By Alexandra Brzozowski | EURACTIV.com
\n26-05-2021
\nPreviously, Microsoft announced that the Chinese group \"Hafnium\" is exploiting a vulnerability in Exchange to infiltrate computer networks worldwide. [ Shutterstock\/Koshiro K ] Comments Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp
\nBelgium\u2019s interior ministry has been targeted by a cyberattack that saw intruders gain access to the ministry\u2019s entire computer system. Belgian experts say the attack was likely carried out by China.
\n\u201cThe FPS Interior was the victim of a complex, sophisticated and targeted cyberattack. All necessary measures are taken,\u201d the interior ministry said in a statement on Tuesday (25 May).
\nThe attack, which was already uncovered in March by technicians of the Center for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB), was initially launched in April 2019, the statement said.
\nThe attack was kept secret so as not to expose the vulnerability of the system until it was protected.
\nThe interior ministry asked the CCB to investigate the network after Microsoft announced problems with its Microsoft Exchange, the email system used by many companies and organisations. The hackers used a leak within Exchange to gain access to computer systems, Belgian media reported.
\nPreviously, Microsoft announced that the Chinese hacker group \u201cHafnium\u201d is exploiting a vulnerability in Exchange to infiltrate computer networks worldwide.
\n\u201cThe situation is under control: the network has been cleaned up and security has been restored. No further details can be communicated due to the ongoing investigation,\u201d the ministry said in the statement.
\nThe ministry\u2019s servers were well protected and the hackers had not succeeded in getting hold of the most sensitive data, the ministry\u2019s communications director, Olivier Maerens, told RTBF on Tuesday.
\nFederal prosecutors have launched an investigation to identify the origin of the operation, which data had been hacked and whether a foreign state was involved.
\nBut the aim of the attack was not to jam the website or demand any ransom. It was \u201cmore complex and well-targeted, leading us to think it was espionage,\u201d according to experts cited by RTBF.
\nMaerens said that \u201curgent action was taken to prevent the attacker\u2019s access\u201d and server security had been strengthened.
\nEarlier in May, another large-scale attack had caused a crash of Belgium\u2019s Belnet network, which connects higher education establishments, universities, research centres and public administration. (Alexandra Brzozowski, EURACTIV.com) Receive The Capitals in your inbox, weekday mornings! EURACTIV's editorial content is independent from the views of our sponsors.<\/p>\n

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