Chinese hackers breached Cuba’s embassy in Washington to spy on communications of dozens of diplomats as the island nation stared down a U.S. naval blockade, according to findings from the cyber firm Gambit Security.

The campaign began in January and compromised the emails of 68 officials, including the Cuban ambassador and the deputy chief of mission, researchers said. The breach coincided with a period of intense geopolitical friction, occurring shortly after a U.S. raid in Venezuela and roughly coincided with a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to halt oil deliveries to Cuba, contributing to widespread blackouts across the country.

"This hack shows how world events drive cyber activity,” said Curtis Simpson, chief strategy officer at Gambit.

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