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U.S. Seeks to Thwart Chinese Hackers in Race for Coronavirus Cure: NYT

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The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security will reportedly accuse Chinese actors of seeking U.S. proprietary data to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

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In the global race to develop a vaccine and an effective treatment for the coronavirus, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have uncovered evidence that Chinese hacking groups are intent on stealing American research, The New York Times reports.

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