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Chinese Hackers Used Microsoft Email App to Break Into Computers

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Researchers say the hackers have previously targeted American “infectious disease researchers” as well defense contractors and policy think tanks.

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Chinese hackers have been using a vulnerability in a popular Microsoft email application to break into computers and networks, officials at the company announced on Tuesday.

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