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Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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FBI director Christopher Wray claims Chinese hackers waiting for ‘right moment’ to attack US infrastructure
8 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI director Christopher Wray claims Chinese hackers waiting for ‘right moment’ to attack US infrastructure

Hindustan Times  

FBI director Christopher Wray has warned that Chinese-linked hackers are now lying in wait to attack US infrastructure at “the right moment.” Wray recently spoke at the 2024 Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats, suggesting that federal authorities are trying to counter the threat, which is “upon us now.” FBI director Christopher Wray has warned that Chinese hackers …

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US says it blocked China cyber-threat but warns hackers can ‘wreak havoc’
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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FBI director warns Chinese hackers aim to 'wreak havoc' on Americans
11 months, 1 week 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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US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans
11 months, 1 week ago

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials said Wednesday they disrupted a state-backed Chinese effort to plant malware that could be used to damage civilian infrastructure, as the head of the FBI warned that Beijing is positioning itself to disrupt the daily lives of Americans if the United States and China ever go to war. Speaking before the House Select Committee on the …

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Spy Games: How China's snooping on the US goes beyond balloons
1 year, 11 months ago

Spy Games: How China's snooping on the US goes beyond balloons

Firstpost  

China’s efforts to penetrate American networks appear to be more covert than noisy. And its use of cyber spying to steal industry trade secrets, according to US officials, violates traditional espionage norms Washington: The Chinese balloon that traversed the United States before being shot down last weekend captivated public attention and drew sharp denunciations as a brazen spying effort. In …

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Hacking the hackers: How the FBI and hacktivists infiltrated ransomware gang Hive and recovered millions
1 year, 11 months ago

Hacking the hackers: How the FBI and hacktivists infiltrated ransomware gang Hive and recovered millions

Firstpost  

In a rather interesting FBI operation that would make a great Hollywood flick, the FBI’s cybersecurity division and a few international hacktivist groups came together to go after one of the most notorious ransomware gangs in the world, Hive, shut down a significant portion of their operations, and recovered about $130 million from them. Attorney General Merrick Garland and other …

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US infiltrates big ransomware gang: ‘We hacked the hackers’
1 year, 11 months ago

US infiltrates big ransomware gang: ‘We hacked the hackers’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI and international partners have at least temporarily disrupted the network of a prolific ransomware gang they infiltrated last year, saving victims including hospitals and school districts a potential $130 million in ransom payments, Attorney General Merrick Garland and other U.S. officials announced Thursday. Officials said the targeted syndicate, known as Hive, is among the world’s top …

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Wray: FBI blocked planned cyberattack on children’s hospital
2 years, 7 months ago

Wray: FBI blocked planned cyberattack on children’s hospital

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI thwarted a planned cyberattack on a children’s hospital in Boston that was to have been carried out by hackers Wray told a Boston College cybersecurity conference that his agents learned of the planned digital attack from an unspecified intelligence partner and got Boston Children’s Hospital the information it needed last summer to block what would have …

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Wray: FBI frowns on ransomware payments despite recent trend
3 years, 7 months ago

Wray: FBI frowns on ransomware payments despite recent trend

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI’s director told lawmakers Thursday that the bureau discourages ransomware payments to hacking groups even as major companies in the past month have participated in multimillion-dollar transactions aimed at getting their systems back online. “It is our policy, it is our guidance, from the FBI, that companies should not pay the ransom for a number of reasons,” …

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Justice Dept. charges 8 in Chinese harassment plot in US
4 years, 2 months ago

Justice Dept. charges 8 in Chinese harassment plot in US

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has charged eight people with working on behalf of the Chinese government in a pressure campaign aimed at coercing a New Jersey man who was wanted by Beijing into returning to China to face charges, officials said Wednesday. The prosecution, which Justice Department officials said was the first of its kind, accuses the defendants of …

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Russian Hackers Break Into 2 County Systems, Stoking Election Security Fears
4 years, 2 months ago

Russian Hackers Break Into 2 County Systems, Stoking Election Security Fears

NPR  

Russian Hackers Break Into 2 County Systems, Stoking Election Security Fears Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Joe Raedle/Getty Images Updated on Oct. 23 at 5:47 a.m. The focus of the effort, from the notable Russian hacking group sometimes known as Energetic Bear or FireFly, includes "U.S. state, local, territorial, and tribal government networks, as well as aviation …

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