The Big Hack

11/18/2018

This investigative article uncovers a massive cyber espionage campaign conducted by China, which involved the placement of tiny chips on servers used by major American companies. The article reveals that these chips were designed to provide a backdoor into these companies' networks, allowing Chinese hackers to access sensitive data and potentially compromise national security. The article outlines the lengths to which these hackers went, including the involvement of a Chinese company subcontracted to manufacture the servers. It discusses the far-reaching implications of this hack and raises concerns about the vulnerability of supply chains. The article highlights the ongoing debate surrounding national security and the challenges faced by companies in protecting their data.

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