U.S. and allies accuse China of serious ransomware crimes

The transcript discusses allegations against China for supporting cybercriminal activities, including a major hack of Microsoft's email system and other ransomware attacks. The White House, along with European and Asian governments, accused China's Ministry of State Security of employing hackers for global destabilization. The Biden administration expressed surprise at the extent of China's involvement but did not impose new sanctions on Beijing.

What major cyber incident was China accused of supporting?

• A ransomware attack on Amazon

• A hack of Microsoft's email system

• A hack of Google's search engine

• A breach of Facebook's user data

Which organization was accused of using criminal hackers for global destabilizing activities?

• China's Ministry of State Security

• The United Nations

• The World Health Organization

• The European Union

What was the primary motive behind the activities conducted by the criminal hackers associated with China?

• Political influence

• Personal profit

• Scientific research

• Cultural exchange

How did White House officials react to the extent of Chinese involvement in cyber activities?

• They were supportive

• They were dismissive

• They were surprised

• They were indifferent

What action did the Biden administration take in response to the cybersecurity threats?

• Increased trade tariffs on China

• Imposed new sanctions on China

• Stopped short of applying new punishment

• Signed a peace treaty with China