US and Canadian cybersecurity agencies have issued a joint advisory warning that hackers linked to China utilized the Brickstorm malware to infiltrate government and IT networks, maintaining long-term access for potential sabotage and data theft. The malware reportedly targeted multiple entities, allowing attackers to steal sensitive login credentials, thereby compromising network integrity. Although the agencies did not disclose the specific number of affected organizations, they emphasized the ongoing threat posed by these state-backed operations. In response, the Chinese embassy refuted the allegations, asserting that the Chinese government does not endorse cyberattacks and criticized the lack of evidence provided by the US and Canadian authorities, highlighting the escalating tensions surrounding cybersecurity in international relations.