The data breach on Marriott’s Starwood guest reservation database started in 2014, according to the company.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied the findings of investigators. Its spokesman Geng Shuang said, “China firmly opposes all forms of cyberattack and cracks down on them in accordance with law. If offered evidence, the relevant Chinese departments will carry out investigations according to law.”
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will announce new indictments against Chinese hackers over the next few days. The White House is also considering an executive order to make it difficult for Chinese companies to obtain critical telecommunications components, according to the New York Times.
