Hackers are trying to steal British searches for the COVID-19 vaccine..

The head of the British intelligence agency GCHQ today stated that hackers from hostile states were trying to steal secret vaccine research against the new coronavirus (COVID-19). GCHQ Director Jeremy Fleming said the hackers had targeted UK health infrastructure and research labs. "We know that whether they are states or criminals, they are behind things that are sensitive to us," Fleming said. "So it's a high priority for us to protect the health sector, especially the race to get vaccinated." Hackers were looking for basic vulnerabilities, including seduction by making people click on something wrong where people aren't reserving enough or where they have basic or similar passwords. Although Fleming did not mention China by name, the Guardian reported that sources said China was often involved. "As the United Kingdom, we see China as an opponent of intelligence. We see them as an economic partner. We work with them in some areas, we compete with them in other areas. We call on them to show restraint in their dealings with others, "he said.