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UK, US, 8 Nations Target China-Linked Hackers, Push AI Defences

4/23/2026

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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued guidance, with partners from eight nations and published with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, to block networks used by China-linked hackers.
Paul Chichester said Chinese hackers now use everyday internet-connected devices to hide activity.
Richard Horne warned Britain to expect more nation-state attacks, noting four significant incidents weekly.
The government asked leading AI firms to create AI-powered cyber-defence tools for critical infrastructure.

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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued guidance, with partners from eight nations and published with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, to block networks used by China-linked hackers.
Paul Chichester said Chinese hackers now use everyday internet-connected devices to hide activity.
Richard Horne warned Britain to expect more nation-state attacks, noting four significant incidents weekly.
The government asked leading AI firms to create AI-powered cyber-defence tools for critical infrastructure.