Chinese-backed hackers targeted Covid-19 vaccine firm Moderna

Chinese government-linked hackers targeted biotech company Moderna Inc, a leading US-based coronavirus vaccine research developer, earlier this year in a bid to steal valuable data, according to a US security official tracking Chinese hacking activity. Moderna confirmed that the company had been in contact with the FBI and was made aware of the suspected "information reconnaissance activities."

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