Hey there! Did you know that computers can get sick, just like humans? Sometimes, bad guys called hackers try to sneak into computers and cause trouble. Recently, police in Guangzhou, a big city in the Chinese mainland, discovered that hackers from Taiwan were trying to break into important computers! 😲
The police found out that these hackers were linked to a political party in Taiwan called the Democratic Progressive Party, or DPP for short. They used special computer programs to try and access over 1,000 important systems across different regions. That’s a lot of computers! 🖥️🌐
These systems were part of really important places like the military, government offices, energy companies, and transportation networks. Imagine if someone tried to mess with your school’s computers or the city’s traffic lights! That wouldn’t be good, right? 🚦😕
The hackers wanted to gather information and cause problems. But don’t worry! The good news is that the police and technical experts were able to detect their attacks. They noticed the hackers were trying to hide by using fake internet addresses from countries like the United States, France, the Republic of Korea, and Japan. It’s like wearing a mask to hide who you really are! 🎭🌍
Even though the hackers tried to hide, the police could still trace their steps and figure out what they were up to. They used smart technology to uncover the hackers’ real intentions. The police said that the hackers weren’t very good at what they were doing, but they tried to attack a lot of targets. 👮♂️🔍
It’s important to keep our computers and networks safe. Cybersecurity helps protect us from hackers who want to cause trouble. Remember to always protect your personal information and be careful online! 🛡️💡
Reference(s):
DPP-backed hackers behind cyberattacks on mainland company: police
cgtn.com
