News Corp says hacked in potentially China-tied attack

Media giant News Corp has blamed a hack that compromised company data on China, based on its cybersecurity consultant's investigation. — vector by www.freepik.com

Media giant News Corp said Friday it was hit by hackers who stole company data in an attack that the firm's cybersecurity consultant said could likely be traced back to China.

The "persistent cyberattack activity" was discovered last month, and News Corp-owned Wall Street Journal reported that emails and documents of employees including journalists were targeted.