Authorities in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, are investigating a cyberattack targeting a local technology company's backend systems, according to a police report released Tuesday. The incident involved malicious code uploaded to self-service equipment infrastructure, raising concerns about data security in China's innovation hubs.
Police responded swiftly to the company's alert, collecting digital evidence and analyzing attack patterns. Preliminary findings indicate the breach originated from an overseas hacker organization, though specific details about the perpetrators remain undisclosed due to the ongoing investigation.
This incident highlights growing cybersecurity challenges facing China's tech sector, which accounted for 34% of the country's GDP growth in 2023. Business analysts note that such attacks could impact investor confidence in Guangdong Province's Pearl River Delta region, home to over 60,000 tech enterprises.
Cybersecurity experts emphasize the need for enhanced cross-border cooperation in digital crime prevention. 'As Asian economies become more interconnected, shared security frameworks become crucial,' said Dr. Li Wei, a Beijing-based information security researcher.
The investigation continues as authorities work to identify the attackers' motives and potential data compromises. This case follows China's recent implementation of revised cybersecurity laws strengthening protections for critical information infrastructure.
