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DOJ Charges 2 Suspected Chinese Hackers Who Allegedly Targeted COVID-19 Research

Prosecutors say the men are criminal hackers who allegedly perpetrate cybercrimes for their own benefit — but who also do jobs for Beijing's intelligence service. They're unlikely to face trial.

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Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.