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

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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 third-party cybersecurity provider BeyondTrust, according to Treasury officials. China denies involvement in Treasury hack China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, denied involvement, stating, "China has always opposed all forms of hacker attacks." Law enforcement data leaked: Sensitive investigations exposed As per the report, Software contractor BeyondTrust Corp informed the Treasury Department of the breach on December 8, leading to an alert from Treasury to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as well as outreach to the FBI and other intelligence agencies for support.

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US charges Chinese hackers, government officials in broad cybercrime campaign
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

US charges Chinese hackers, government officials in broad cybercrime campaign

Hindustan Times  

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 announced Wednesday. US charges Chinese hackers, government officials in broad cybercrime campaign A set of criminal cases filed in New York and …

US Says China Paid Hackers to Target Critics, Steal Data
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

US Says China Paid Hackers to Target Critics, Steal Data

Live Mint  

US prosecutors charged ten Chinese citizens and two government agents for computer hacks that targeted dissidents, religious groups, news outlets and American government agencies. The Chinese government paid Anxun Information Technology Co., a cybersecurity firm also known as i-Soon, to hack and steal information in a manner that obscured its involvement, the US alleges. According to US prosecutors, i-Soon staff …

Chinese hackers indicted in US for Treasury breach, other attacks
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Chinese hackers indicted in US for Treasury breach, other attacks

Hindustan Times  

Twelve Chinese nationals, including two public security ministry officers, have been indicted for a series of hacking attacks, including a 2024 breach of the US Treasury, the Justice Department said Wednesday. Chinese hackers indicted in US for Treasury breach, other attacks Other alleged victims include US-based Chinese dissidents, the foreign ministries of several Asian countries, religious organizations and additional US …

US Charges 12 Alleged Spies in China’s Freewheeling Hacker-for-Hire Ecosystem
55 years, 2 months ago

US Charges 12 Alleged Spies in China’s Freewheeling Hacker-for-Hire Ecosystem

Wired  

Only rarely does the West get a glimpse inside the vast hacker-for-hire contractor ecosystem that enables China's digital intrusion campaigns worldwide. Now a new set of criminal charges against a dozen Chinese nationals, including two government officials, accuses them of a vast espionage campaign that included breaching the US Treasury, and goes as far as revealing the internal communications of …

US charges Chinese hackers in broad cyberespionage campaign
2 weeks, 3 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, 3 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, …

Chinese hackers got into Republican email system during campaign and spied for months before being caught: report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Chinese hackers got into Republican email system during campaign and spied for months before being caught: report

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. Read our privacy policy Chinese hackers gained access to the Republican National Committee’s email …

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 …

Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secy, targeted by Chinese hackers, sensitive data accessed from her computer: Report
2 months ago

Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secy, targeted by Chinese hackers, sensitive data accessed from her computer: Report

Hindustan Times  

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's computer was compromised as part of a larger cyberattack suspected to have been carried out by Chinese state- According to sources familiar with the breach cited in a Bloomberg report, hackers accessed fewer than 50 unclassified files on Yellen’s device. Hackers accessed over 3,000 files On Wednesday and Thursday, Treasury officials briefed Capitol Hill lawmakers …

Chinese hackers accessed Janet Yellen's computer in U.S. Treasury breach: report
2 months ago

Chinese hackers accessed Janet Yellen's computer in U.S. Treasury breach: report

The Hindu  

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's computer was hacked and unclassified files were accessed as part of a broader breach of the Treasury Department by Chinese state- The computers of two of Ms. Yellen's lieutenants, Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo and Acting Under Secretary Brad Smith, were also breached, the report said. The hackers accessed fewer than 50 files on Ms. Yellen's …

Chinese hackers breached US government office that assesses foreign investments for national security risks
2 months, 1 week ago

Chinese hackers breached US government office that assesses foreign investments for national security risks

CNN  

CNN — Chinese hackers breached the US government office that reviews foreign investments for national security risks, three US officials familiar with the matter told CNN. US lawmakers and national security officials have grown increasingly worried that the Chinese government or its proxies could use land acquisitions to spy on those bases. The hackers also targeted Treasury’s sanctions office, which …

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses China cyber hack, COVID’s inflation role, and US Steel merger controversy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses China cyber hack, COVID’s inflation role, and US Steel merger controversy

Live Mint  

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed several critical issues, including a significant cyber attack attributed to Chinese state- Cyber attack by Chinese state- Yellen revealed that she raised the issue during a virtual meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng earlier this week. “The labor market has cooled but is in a good state,” she noted, adding that recent US …

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

Firstpost  

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, …

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, 2 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 …

US Treasury hacked: Are China and the US stepping up their cyberwar?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US Treasury hacked: Are China and the US stepping up their cyberwar?

Al Jazeera  

The United States Department of the Treasury on Monday blamed China for breaching its network and gaining access to information that includes unclassified documents. The US Treasury Department accused Chinese state- The department said the hackers gained access by overriding a security key used by third-party cybersecurity provider BeyondTrust, which provides technical support remotely to Treasury employees. Here’s a brief …

U.S. Treasury says was targeted by China state-sponsored cyberattack
2 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Treasury says was targeted by China state-sponsored cyberattack

Raw Story  

The U.S. 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 …

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 hackers breach US Treasury, stole unclassified documents in ‘major incident’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury, stole unclassified documents in ‘major incident’

Hindustan Times  

Chinese state- The hackers compromised third-party cybersecurity service provider BeyondTrust and were able to access unclassified documents, the letter said. According to the letter, hackers "gained access to a key used by the vendor to secure a cloud-based service used to remotely provide technical support for Treasury Departmental Offices end users. With access to the stolen key, the threat actor …

Chinese Cyberattack Hits US Treasury: Data Breach
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Cyberattack Hits US Treasury: Data Breach

Deccan Chronicle  

In a 'major incident' of a cyberattack, a Chinese state-sponsored actor gained access to US Treasury workstations and unclassified documents, the US Treasury Department notified Congress on Monday.In a letter reviewed by CNN, a US Treasury official revealed that a Chinese state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat actor used a stolen key to remotely access certain Treasury workstations and unclassified documents, as …

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 …

Chinese cyberattack on US Treasury: Workstations breached, key documents exposed
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese cyberattack on US Treasury: Workstations breached, key documents exposed

India TV News  

In a major cybersecurity breach, a state- Details of cyberattack A document reviewed by CNN found that the breach came after a threat actor used stolen keys to gain remote access to bank offices and unencrypted documents. BeyondTrust, the third-party vendor involved, said hackers obtained a key used to protect a cloud-based technical support service used by the bank In …

US Treasury says Chinese hackers led a 'major cybersecurity' breach
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US Treasury says Chinese hackers led a 'major cybersecurity' breach

ABC  

The US Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed several of its workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider. The Salt Typhoon hacking campaign Photo shows A woman holds her phone in her hand, she is sat in front of several small us flags A large number of Americans' data has been stolen in a telecoms attack …

Cyberattack: US Treasury breached by China-based hackers
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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 …

'Major incident': China reportedly hacks Treasury Department
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Major incident': China reportedly hacks Treasury Department

Raw Story  

China reportedly hacked the Treasury Department in what the United States is calling a "major incident" — the second time the department has been hacked in the last four years. The company BeyondTrust contacted the Treasury Department earlier this month to say that a hacker obtained a security key that allowed remote access to some Treasury Department workstations. Federal and …

Chinese hackers accessed workstations and documents in a ‘major’ cyber incident, Treasury says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese hackers accessed workstations and documents in a ‘major’ cyber incident, Treasury says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday. The department did not provide details on how many workstations had been accessed or what sort of documents the hackers may have obtained, but it said in a letter to lawmakers revealing the breach that …

China-backed hackers breached US Treasury workstations
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China-backed hackers breached US Treasury workstations

CNN  

CNN — The US Treasury Department notified lawmakers on Monday that a China state- In a letter reviewed by CNN, a Treasury official said it was informed by a third-party software service provider on December 8 that a threat actor used a stolen key to remotely access certain Treasury workstations and unclassified documents. “There is no evidence indicating the threat …

China blamed by US for Treasury Department hack
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China blamed by US for Treasury Department hack

Al Jazeera  

Unclassified documents were stolen after a hack earlier this month, according to a letter sent by Treasury to Congress. Hackers were able to compromise a third-party cybersecurity service provider and gain access to the documents in a “major incident”, the department said on Monday. “ gained access to a key used by the vendor to secure a cloud-based service used …

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

Hindustan Times  

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. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

At least eight US telecom firms compromised by Chinese hack campaign, White House says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

At least eight US telecom firms compromised by Chinese hack campaign, White House says

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. Read our privacy policy At least eight U.S. telecom firms have been compromised by …

White House official: 8 US telecom providers hacked by Chinese
3 months, 2 weeks ago

White House official: 8 US telecom providers hacked by Chinese

CNN  

Washington CNN — US officials believe Chinese hackers breached at least eight US telecommunications providers in their quest to spy on top US political figures as part of a hacking campaign that has affected dozens of countries worldwide, a White House official said Wednesday. US officials are still trying to help major telecom providers evict Chinese government-backed hackers from their …

US officials still working to evict Chinese hackers from major US telecom networks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US officials still working to evict Chinese hackers from major US telecom networks

CNN  

Washington CNN — US officials are still trying to help major telecom providers evict Chinese government-backed hackers from their networks and don’t have a timeline for when that will be done, officials said Tuesday. “Most providers are still working to illuminate the full extent of the PRC activity,” a senior FBI official added, using an acronym for the Chinese government. …

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 …

Chinese hackers had backdoor access to iPhones used by 2 Trump's presidential campaign officials
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese hackers had backdoor access to iPhones used by 2 Trump's presidential campaign officials

Firstpost  

The hack, carried out by the Chinese group Salt Typhoon, allegedly compromised American telecom networks and could have given the hackers a way in. An FBI investigation is underway to uncover the details These backdoors had been used for years by US authorities to monitor criminal activity, but Salt Typhoon’s unauthorised access to these portals stretched on for months. File …

China hacked Trump's defense attorney's cellphone months before election: report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China hacked Trump's defense attorney's cellphone months before election: report

Daily Mail  

Chinese spies hacked the cellphone used by Donald Trump's lead criminal defense attorney, accessing his text messages and recorded calls, a new report has claimed. The cybercriminals, working on behalf of China's intelligence services, also targeted devices by the Trump and Kalama Harris campaigns just two weeks before the November election. Blanche was the lead lawyer defending Trump in the …

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