US Treasury slaps Chinese cybersecurity firm with sanctions for ties to Flax Typhoon hacking group
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US Treasury slaps Chinese cybersecurity firm with sanctions for ties to Flax Typhoon hacking group

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The US Department of Treasury announced the sanctions, claiming the Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group provided infrastructure that facilitated cyber exploitation activities. The firm specialises in cybersecurity products like network simulation platforms, honeypot systems etc The United States has imposed sanctions on a Chinese technology firm for its alleged involvement with the state- The US Department of Treasury announced the sanctions, claiming the Beijing-based company provided infrastructure that facilitated cyber exploitation activities. During this period, the Treasury alleges that Flax Typhoon relied heavily on Integrity Tech’s infrastructure for its cyber campaigns. The sanctions against Integrity Technology Group signal the US government’s efforts to disrupt such activities by targeting entities that allegedly support them.

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Chinese espionage group Silk Typhoon has new tactics to target US networks
1 week, 6 days ago

Chinese espionage group Silk Typhoon has new tactics to target US networks

Firstpost  

Since late 2024, Silk Typhoon has been observed leveraging stolen API keys and credentials to infiltrate IT providers, managed service providers, and cloud data management firms The Chinese governemnt- Chinese state- The group, known for exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities, has expanded its focus on cloud-based attacks and supply chain compromises, demonstrating increasing sophistication in its operations. Since late 2024, Silk Typhoon …

US charges Chinese hackers in broad cyberespionage campaign
2 weeks, 4 days ago

US charges Chinese hackers in broad cyberespionage campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Twelve Chinese nationals — including mercenary hackers, law enforcement officers and employees of a private hacking company — have been charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. agencies and universities, the Justice Department says. A set of criminal cases filed in New York and Washington add new detail to what U.S. officials said …

US charges Chinese hackers who allegedly caused millions of dollars’ worth of damages
2 weeks, 4 days ago

US charges Chinese hackers who allegedly caused millions of dollars’ worth of damages

CNN  

CNN — US prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against a dozen Chinese nationals for allegedly hacking a range of US companies, government agencies and municipalities, in some cases for profit and causing millions of dollars’ worth of damage. Victims of the hackers include US-based critics of the Chinese government, Asian government foreign ministries, and US federal and state agencies, …

China’s Salt Typhoon Spies Are Still Hacking Telecoms—Now by Exploiting Cisco Routers
1 month, 1 week ago

China’s Salt Typhoon Spies Are Still Hacking Telecoms—Now by Exploiting Cisco Routers

Wired  

When the Chinese hacker group known as Salt Typhoon was revealed last fall to have deeply penetrated major US telecommunications companies—ultimately breaching no fewer than nine of the phone carriers and accessing Americans' texts and calls in real time—that hacking campaign was treated as a four-alarm fire by the US government. “I think there's just a general under-appreciation for how …

US Names One of the Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive Salt Typhoon Breaches
2 months ago

US Names One of the Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive Salt Typhoon Breaches

Wired  

As the Biden administration comes to a close, the White House released a 40-page executive order on Thursday aimed at shoring up federal cybersecurity protections and placing guardrails on the US government’s use of AI. Outgoing FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel details to WIRED the threats facing US telecoms, at least nine of which were recently breached by China’s Salt Typhoon …

Chinese hackers access Janet Yellen’s computer in major US Treasury breach; China denies involvement
2 months ago

Chinese hackers access Janet Yellen’s computer in major US Treasury breach; China denies involvement

Live Mint  

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's computer was hacked in a broader cyberattack on the Treasury Department by Chinese state- Senior Treasury officials also affected The breach also affected the computers of Yellen's senior aides, Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo and Acting Under Secretary Brad Smith. Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in third-party cybersecurity provider BeyondTrust The hackers gained access by exploiting vulnerabilities in …

US sanctions China-linked hacker Yin Kecheng over Treasury breach
2 months ago

US sanctions China-linked hacker Yin Kecheng over Treasury breach

Live Mint  

The United States on Friday sanctioned a man affiliated with China's Ministry of State Security whom it accused of involvement in a recent hack of the Treasury Department. In a statement, the US Treasury said Yin Kecheng "was associated with the recent compromise of the Department of the Treasury's Departmental Offices network." The Treasury move comes just three days before …

Treasury levels sanctions tied to a massive hack of telecom companies and breach of its own network
2 months ago

Treasury levels sanctions tied to a massive hack of telecom companies and breach of its own network

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department announced sanctions Friday in connection with a massive Chinese hack of American telecommunications companies and a breach of its own computer network. The sanctions target a Chinese hacker who officials say is affiliated with Beijing’s Ministry of State Security and who was involved in a cyber-intrusion disclosed last month that gave hackers access to an …

Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking incidents
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking incidents

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. Asked about the sanctions against Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country has cracked down on cyber attacks and that Washington was using the issue to “defame …

US sanctions China's Integrity Technology over alleged hacking sweep
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

US sanctions China's Integrity Technology over alleged hacking sweep

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The U.S. on Friday sanctioned China's Integrity Technology Group, accusing it of being behind a prolific hacking group known as "Flax Typhoon." Chinese officials have previously accused the U.S. and its allies of having "jumped to an unwarranted conclusion and made groundless accusations against China" in relation to Integrity and Flax Typhoon. Others include groups nicknamed "Volt Typhoon," which …

US sanctions China’s Integrity Tech for ties to group Flax Typhoon’s alleged hacking of critical infrastructure
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US sanctions China’s Integrity Tech for ties to group Flax Typhoon’s alleged hacking of critical infrastructure

Live Mint  

The United States Government on January 3 sanctioned China's Integrity Technology Group, for allegedly being linked to a “prolific hacking group” known as Flax Typhoon, Reuters reported. Allegations: Intelligence Gathering, Reconnaissance Earlier in September, FBI Director Christopher Wray had accused Integrity Tech of being “behind” Flax Typhoon and accused the Beijing-based company of “collecting intelligence and performing reconnaissance for Chinese …

US sanctions Beijing-based cyber group for its alleged role in hacking incidents
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US sanctions Beijing-based cyber group for its alleged role in hacking incidents

India Today  

WASHINGTON: The US Treasury on Friday sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control hit Integrity Technology Group, Inc. with sanctions Friday morning, for conducting multiple hacks against U.S. victims, including incidents attributed to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese state- The sanctions come a few …

Chinese hack of US Treasury breached sanctions office: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese hack of US Treasury breached sanctions office: Report

The Hindu  

Chinese government hackers breached the U.S. Treasury office that administers economic sanctions, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, identifying targets of a cyberattack Treasury disclosed earlier this week. Citing unnamed U.S. officials, the Washington Post said hackers compromised the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Office of Financial Research and also targeted the office of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet …

After Chinese cyberattack, Trump administration ‘to impose costs on hackers who continue to steal data’
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

After Chinese cyberattack, Trump administration ‘to impose costs on hackers who continue to steal data’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump’s team, which will soon have to oversee any response to the recent slew of hacks and cyberattacks, vowed to hold China accountable but wouldn’t specify how. The statement came after US Treasury Department said it was hacked by a Chinese state- Working through an outside software provider, hackers illegally accessed a “key used by the vendor …

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury in ‘major’ cyber attack
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury in ‘major’ cyber attack

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Over the last four years, Treasury has significantly bolstered its cyber defense, and we …

Chinese cyberattack targets US Treasury, hackers access unclassified documents: Key things to know
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese cyberattack targets US Treasury, hackers access unclassified documents: Key things to know

Live Mint  

The US Treasury Department said on Monday that a China state- What happened? The incident happened earlier this month, when the hackers compromised a third-party cybersecurity service provider ‘BeyondTrust’ and was able to remotely access the Treasury workstations and some unclassified documents, a Treasury spokesperson was quoted by AFP as saying. With access to the stolen key, the threat actor …

Cyberattack: US Treasury breached by China-based hackers
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyberattack: US Treasury breached by China-based hackers

Hindustan Times  

The US Treasury Department said Monday that a China state- The incident happened earlier this month, when the actor compromised a third-party cybersecurity service provider and was able to remotely access the Treasury workstations and some unclassified documents, a Treasury spokesperson added. "The compromised BeyondTrust service has been taken offline and there is no evidence indicating the threat actor has …

9th Telecom Firm Targeted by Chinese Espionage: White House
2 months, 3 weeks ago

9th Telecom Firm Targeted by Chinese Espionage: White House

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: A ninth US telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well …

White House: 9th telecom firm targeted in massive Chinese espionage campaign
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

White House: 9th telecom firm targeted in massive Chinese espionage campaign

India Today  

WASHINGTON: A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well …

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A ninth U.S. telecoms …

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as …

Tally of telecom firms hacked in massive Chinese espionage campaign rises
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tally of telecom firms hacked in massive Chinese espionage campaign rises

LA Times  

A ninth U.S. telecom firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as …

Chinese national cyber centre says U.S. hacks stole trade secrets from tech firms
3 months ago

Chinese national cyber centre says U.S. hacks stole trade secrets from tech firms

The Hindu  

China's national internet emergency response centre said on Wednesday it had found and dealt with two incidents of U.S. cyber attacks on Chinese tech firms to "steal trade secrets" since May 2023. The National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Centre of China said in a statement published on its website that an advanced materials design and research unit and …

Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' hackers breached 8 US telcos, still have access to systems, says top US official
3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' hackers breached 8 US telcos, still have access to systems, says top US official

Firstpost  

Michael C Casey, the Director of National Counterintelligence and Security Center, said that at least eight US telecommunication companies and 12 foreign telcos were also attacked by Chinese ‘Salt Typhoon’ hackers The US authorities have indicted and sanctioned Chinese cybersecurity company Sichuan Ltd its researcher Guan Tianfeng for attacking the US critical infrastructure. Chinese hackers from the ‘Salt Typhoon’ group …

US sanctions China cyber firm for potentially deadly ransomware attack
3 months, 1 week ago

US sanctions China cyber firm for potentially deadly ransomware attack

Al Jazeera  

Some firewalls targeted in the US were protecting critical infrastructure companies, the US Treasury Department says. Guan Tianfeng, an employee of Sichuan Silence Information Technology Company, deployed malicious software to 81,000 firewalls run by thousands of companies worldwide in April 2020, including 23,000 in the US, the Treasury Department said in a statement on Tuesday. Sichuan Silence is a cybersecurity …

US says Chinese hack of global telecom providers is ‘ongoing,’ Trump and Vance affected: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US says Chinese hack of global telecom providers is ‘ongoing,’ Trump and Vance affected: Report

Hindustan Times  

The US government is investigating a major breach of global telecommunications systems from a Chinese government-linked hacking group called Salt Typhoon, according to a report by Politico. The hacking effort targeted as many as 80 telecommunications companies and internet service providers, including AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile in the US to gain access to political leaders' and national security data. The …

Chinese hackers compromised at least 8 US telecoms in Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, finds White House
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese hackers compromised at least 8 US telecoms in Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, finds White House

Firstpost  

Hackers in the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign targeted telecom carriers in dozens of countries and reportedly accessed the phone and text communications of a select group of highly targeted individuals, including several government officials Salt Typhoon has emerged as a major cyber-espionage operation, extending its reach far beyond the US. In a concerning revelation, the White House has confirmed that …

US says ‘Salt Typhoon’ Chinese hacking group behind major metadata theft
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US says ‘Salt Typhoon’ Chinese hacking group behind major metadata theft

Al Jazeera  

Senior US official says that dozens of telecoms providers around the world have been targeted as China slams cybersecurity ‘slander’. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said on Wednesday that the hacking group, dubbed Salt Typhoon, gained access to communications of senior US government officials and political figures, but that “classified communications” had not been compromised. A senior official, speaking …

US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach

India Today  

The administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden is intensifying efforts to combat the Chinese hacker group, Salt Typhoon, after a sweeping cyber-espionage campaign compromised the metadata of potentially millions of Americans. Salt Typhoon reportedly infiltrated at least eight US telecommunications companies, including major players like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Lumen. When asked whether the breach could encompass every American’s …

FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
3 months, 2 weeks ago

FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal authorities on Tuesday urged telecommunication companies to boost network security following a sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Officials who briefed reporters on the recommendations said the U.S. still doesn’t know the true scope of China’s attack or the extent to …

US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign
4 months, 1 week ago

US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign

Al Jazeera  

FBI announcement follows alleged targeting of mobile phones used by Donald Trump and JD Vance. US authorities say they have uncovered “a broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign carried out by China-linked hackers aiming to steal information from Americans working in government and politics. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in a joint statement on Wednesday that …

Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals ‘broad and significant’ spying effort, FBI says
4 months, 1 week ago

Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals ‘broad and significant’ spying effort, FBI says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A federal investigation into Chinese government efforts to hack into U.S. telecommunications networks has revealed a “broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign aimed at stealing information from Americans who work in government and politics, the FBI said Wednesday. Hackers affiliated with Beijing have compromised the networks of “multiple” telecommunications companies to obtain customer call records and gain access to …

China hack enabled vast spying on US officials, likely ensnaring thousands of contacts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China hack enabled vast spying on US officials, likely ensnaring thousands of contacts

Live Mint  

Hackers linked to Chinese intelligence used precision strikes to quietly compromise cellphone lines used by an array of senior national security and policy officials across the U.S. government in addition to politicians, according to people familiar with the matter. The emerging picture of the intrusion’s reach helps confirm the intelligence community’s concerns about the potentially dire national security consequences of …

Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
6 months ago

Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI has disrupted a group of hackers working at the direction of the Chinese government who targeted universities, government agencies and other organizations, Director Chris Wray said Wednesday. “Flax Typhoon’s actions caused real harm to its victims, who had to devote precious time to clean up the mess when they discovered the malware,” Wray said at the …

FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US
6 months ago

FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The FBI has disrupted a …

‘Predator’ Spyware’s Makers Draw More Sanctions From the US
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Predator’ Spyware’s Makers Draw More Sanctions From the US

Live Mint  

-- The US has imposed new sanctions related to the Intellexa Consortium, a web of companies that makes “Predator” spyware products that Biden administration officials say have been used to target American officials and enable human rights abuses. Monday’s announcement marks the second time the US has imposed sanctions on individuals and companies connected to Predator spyware. A 2023 investigation …

Self-interest spurred US spook community to hype up smears of China cyber threat: China Daily editorial
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Self-interest spurred US spook community to hype up smears of China cyber threat: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Despite being the world's leading source of cyberattacks and the biggest threat to cybersecurity globally, the United States launched a smear campaign against China earlier this year, accusing it of conducting hacking activities targeting the US and other Western countries. Out of ulterior political motives, US government departments, such as the National Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, …

Report uncovers real intention behind US 'Volt Typhoon' misinformation campaign
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Report uncovers real intention behind US 'Volt Typhoon' misinformation campaign

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The so-called "Volt Typhoon" cyber threat narrative is a US campaign of misinformation and public opinion manipulation, according to the latest findings of a Chinese investigation. A new report by the team revealed that "Volt Typhoon" is a typical misinformation maneuvered by US intelligence agencies and jointly participated in by anti-China US politicians and cybersecurity authorities of the …

Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — A suspected Chinese state- In recent years, relations between China and Taiwan, a self-governed island across the Taiwan Strait that Beijing claims as its territory, have deteriorated. Recorded Future said RedJuliett accessed the servers of those places via a vulnerability in their SoftEther enterprise virtual private network software, an open-source VPN that allows remote connections to an …

China is ‘prepositioning’ for future cyberattacks. The new NSA chief is worried
9 months, 2 weeks ago

China is ‘prepositioning’ for future cyberattacks. The new NSA chief is worried

Live Mint  

SINGAPORE—As the U.S. military’s new cyber chief and the head of the nation’s main electronic spy agency, it is Gen. Timothy Haugh’s job to be concerned about China’s clandestine efforts to steal sensitive American data and weapons know-how. “We can see no other use," said Haugh, who took charge of the National Security Agency and the military’s Cyber Command in …

US passes itself off as victim of cyberattacks to smear China
11 months ago

US passes itself off as victim of cyberattacks to smear China

China Daily  

A report released by the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center on Monday says intelligence agencies in the United States used the unfounded excuse of "Chinese cyber threat" to smear China in exchange for US government funding. In February, a US congressional committee held a hearing on the alleged cyber threat from China, claiming a Chinese State- In May last …

'Chinese govt-backed organisations were behind cyber attacks on critical infrastructure and organisations': US and UK announce sanctions
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Chinese govt-backed organisations were behind cyber attacks on critical infrastructure and organisations': US and UK announce sanctions

Op India  

The United States and Britain on Monday have sanctioned two individuals and one Wuhan-based company that allegedly targeted critical infrastructure sectors in the US as part of an expansive hacking effort. The US and the UK have sanctioned PRC state- “OFAC is also designating Zhao Guangzong and Ni Gaobin, two Chinese nationals affiliated with Wuhan XRZ, for their roles in …

Explainer | What we know about China's alleged state-backed hacking
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Explainer | What we know about China's alleged state-backed hacking

New Indian Express  

BEIJING: Multiple Western nations have accused hacking groups backed by China of a global campaign of cyber espionage targeting critics, democratic institutions and other sensitive business targets. The revelations shed further light on Beijing's state-backed hacking operations, which the US has said are the biggest of any country. Here's what we know about Beijing's alleged state-backed hacking operations: 'Persistent threat' …

PICTURED: Seven Chinese government-backed hackers who stole private information from MILLIONS of Americans and launched cyberattacks against the Navy and politicians (and they're from WUHAN!)
11 months, 3 weeks ago

PICTURED: Seven Chinese government-backed hackers who stole private information from MILLIONS of Americans and launched cyberattacks against the Navy and politicians (and they're from WUHAN!)

Daily Mail  

The US Treasury Department levied sanctions on a Chinese firm Monday, accusing it of being a front company for 'dangerous and irresponsible' state- The announcement came on top of seven indictments issued by the Department of Justice accusing seven men affiliated with that company, Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company Ltd., of 'malicious cyber operations.' The US Treasury Department levied …

US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics

Al Jazeera  

The sanctions identify a company and individuals accused of collaborating with the Chinese government to launch cyberattacks. In announcing the sanctions on Monday, the US and UK traced the “malicious cyber activity” back to intelligence operations within the Chinese government. The aim of the global hacking operation was to “repress critics of the Chinese regime, compromise government institutions, and steal …

Trove of leaked documents 'reveal scale of Chinese state-linked hacking operation targeting UK government and other Western allies by exploiting weaknesses in software from big tech firms including Mi
1 year, 1 month ago

Trove of leaked documents 'reveal scale of Chinese state-linked hacking operation targeting UK government and other Western allies by exploiting weaknesses in software from big tech firms including Mi

Daily Mail  

A trove of newly leaked documents has revealed a sophisticated hacking operation backed by the Chinese government that has targeted the UK and other Western states. The cache of over 570 documents, images and chat logs was leaked from i-Soon, also known as Auxun, a private tech firm that claims to be able to exploit software vulnerabilities from major tech …

Did a Chinese hacker group target US infrastructure?
1 year, 1 month ago

Did a Chinese hacker group target US infrastructure?

Firstpost  

The FBI has said that a Chinese state hacker group targeted US infrastructure, and the US has managed to dismantle the efforts to target key public infrastructure such as the power grid and pipelines. Here’s what we know about Beijing’s hacking operations: Washington has warned that China represents “the broadest, most active, and persistent cyber espionage threat” to its government …

US says it blocked China cyber-threat but warns hackers can ‘wreak havoc’
1 year, 1 month ago

US says it blocked China cyber-threat but warns hackers can ‘wreak havoc’

Al Jazeera  

United States officials say they dismantled a China-backed hacking operation targeting civilian infrastructure, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation warned of future threats if the two superpowers ever go to war. The Chinese state- FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday warned that Beijing is positioning itself to disrupt the daily lives of Americans if the US and China ever go …

FBI director warns Chinese hackers aim to 'wreak havoc' on Americans
1 year, 1 month ago

FBI director warns Chinese hackers aim to 'wreak havoc' on Americans

Daily Mail  

FBI director Christopher Wray has expressed serious doubt that Xi Jinping would go through with his promise to Joe Biden not to interfere in the 2024 election. Chinese hackers outnumber FBI cyber agents by about 50 to one, he said, and are part of the world's biggest hacking army. Wray stressed that U.S. government concerns were not linked to Chinese …

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