China-Linked Hackers Breach Belgian State Security Service, Steal Emails
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Cybercriminals linked to China have compromised the Belgian State Security Service (VSSE), stealing 10% of the staff's emails between 2021 and May 2023. The Belgian federal prosecutor's office is investigating this potential security breach. The hackers gained access to the VSSE's email server, resulting in a significant loss of sensitive data. The impact of this cyberattack is still being assessed.