A few hacker teams do most China-based hacking

Analysts say a dozen known teams are used for data theft worldwide. 
 
As few as 12 different Chinese groups, largely backed or directed by the government there, commit the bulk of the China-based cyber attacks stealing critical data from US companies and government agencies, according to US cybersecurity analysts and experts.

The aggressive but stealthy attacks, which have stolen billions of dollars in intellectual property and data, often carry distinct signatures allowing US officials to link them to certain hacker teams. Analysts say the US often gives the attackers unique names or numbers, and at times can tell where the hackers are and even who they may be.     Read More