China criticized the US global surveillance network.

The criticism follows a multinational report accusing Chinese government-backed hacking group APT40 of targeting Pacific governments.

The report was co-authored by Five Eyes allies and other countries.

APT40 conducts cyber operations for China's Ministry of State Security.

The group exploits vulnerabilities mainly through phishing and credential theft.

Australian networks were a primary focus, with APT40 accused of stealing passwords in 2022.

APT40, also known as Kryptonite Panda and Gingham Typhoon, has been active since 2011.

The group exploits vulnerabilities in popular software like Log4J, Atlassian Confluence, and Microsoft Exchange.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian questioned US cyber activities and urged global judgment on cyber security threats.

The global coalition aims to address threats from APT40 and emphasizes rapid patching and proactive security measures.