TECH - Google Uncovers China's Alarming Surge In Cyber Espionage Zero-Day Exploits Through The Roof | Benzinga
China has been identified as the leading nation in government-backed exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities, according to a report released by Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google.
What Happened: The Google report, published on Wednesday, revealed that China’s cyber espionage groups exploited 12 zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023, a notable increase from the seven in 2022.
This trend is indicative of a broader global surge in zero-day exploits. In 2023, 97 vulnerabilities were exploited, a 50% increase from the previous year but still below the record set in 2021.
“The People's Republic of China (PRC) continues to lead the way for government-backed exploitation. PRC cyber espionage groups exploited 12 zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023, up from seven in 2022, more than we were able to attribute to any other state and continuing a trend we've observed for multiple years,” the report stated.
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