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China-Linked Hackers Pose as US Officials in Bid to Breach America's AI Experts
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
China-linked hackers posing as US officials targeted American AI policy experts to steal Microsoft credentials using fake outreach campaigns aimed at influencing AI export controls and policy discussions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 8 sources have reported it between 1 Oct 2026 and 6 Oct 2026.
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You face heightened cyber risks as China-linked hackers target AI policy experts using impersonation to steal credentials and influence regulatory debates. Shield your team's accounts now and tighten access controls before the threat escalates.
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8 sources · first reported 1 Oct 2026 · latest 6 Oct 2026
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