'Hacker armies' linked to China and Russia ramp up cyberattacks

US and Europe grapple with espionage, disinformation and election meddling

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Russia and China are said to be stepping up cyberattacks to steal information and spread disinformation. © Reuters

EIJI FURUKAWA, Nikkei senior staff writer

TOKYO -- Hacking and disinformation campaigns linked to Russia and China have stepped up significantly as the coronavirus pandemic has escalated, heightening alarm over cyber threats that Western democracies are often ill-equipped to handle.

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