Cyber Incident Victim: Chinese Academy of Engineering
Date:
Feb 2015
Location:
China
Summary
The Chinese Academy of Engineering suffered a cyberattack from Poison Ivy; a group that has carried out numerous espionage campaigns against China.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Available to members | 0 motives | 1 technique |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
The targeted data included intellectual property and sensitive information related to China's aerospace industry.
The attackers were believed to be state-sponsored hackers from China.
The incident resulted in significant damage to the Academy's IT infrastructure, including the loss of sensitive data and disruption of operations.
describe how this cyber incident highlighted the importance of cybersecurity measures for organizations handling sensitive information, particularly those operating in high-value industries such as aerospace.