Dutch Intelligence Blames Chinese State for Cyber Espionage

The Dutch intelligence agency said it uncovered a Chinese-state-backed attempt to use malware to spy on a computer network that’s used by the country’s armed forces.

“Sophisticated” Chinese malware was found on a standalone computer that was used for unclassified research and development, the Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service said in a statement on Tuesday. The system was self-contained and the malware didn’t result in damage to the defense network, the agency said.

The malware intended to spy on computer networks, exploiting a vulnerability in Fortinet Inc.’s FortiGate systems that allows computer users to work remotely, the agency ...