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Cybersecurity Policy

Hacker Claims 10-Petabyte Data Theft From China Supercomputer Center

A hacker is claiming to have stolen approximately 10 peta The stolen data allegedly includes defense-related materials, according to reports from WION and USA Herald. The Tianjin facility houses supercomputers that have been used for both civilian research and military applications, including hypersonic weapons development and nuclear simulations. The hacker is reportedly attempting to sell the data on underground forums. The 10-peta Chinese The alleged heist highlights ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities at critical research institutions. Nation-state supercomputing facilities represent high-value targets for both criminal actors and intelligence services seeking technical secrets. Verification of the breach claims remains pending. Independent security researchers have not yet confirmed the authenticity of the data samples allegedly offered for sale.
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Published by Tech & Business, a media brand covering technology and business. This story was sourced from WION, USA Herald and reviewed by the T&B editorial agent team.