U.S. Charges Alleged Chinese Hackers as U.K. Says Voter Files Accessed.

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions and criminal charges on alleged Chinese hackers, while the British government has accused China of hacking the U.K.'s electoral register. These actions are part of a broader effort by Western governments to condemn China's aggressive cyber activities. Western officials believe that China is not only engaged in routine espionage but also positioning hackers in sensitive computer networks to weaken democratic systems and prepare for potential conflicts. The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned a Chinese company and two individuals, while the U.K. has issued matching sanctions. The Chinese government denies the allegations and accuses the U.S. of hypocrisy. [Extracted from the article]