Google Disrupts Chinese-Linked Hackers Attacking 53 Global Groups

• Google disrupted UNC2814/"Gallium," a Chinese-linked hacking group that breached 53 organizations across 42 countries.
• The group has a decade-long history of targeting government organizations and telecommunications companies.
• Google terminated Cloud projects, disabled internet infrastructure, and accounts used by the hackers, including Google Sheets for targeting.
• The hackers used Google Sheets to evade detection, installing a backdoor "GRIDTIDE" on systems with sensitive personal data.
• Chinese Embassy stated China opposes hacking and rejects attempts to smear China using cybersecurity issues.