March 25, 2024 at 03:00PM
The US government imposed fresh sanctions on Chinese hackers responsible for cyber attacks on US critical infrastructure. Sanctions also target a Wuhan-based tech company acting as a front for cyber operations. The Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against 7 Chinese nationals, and the UK implemented matching sanctions. APT31 has been linked to attacks on Defense Industrial Base and other vital sectors.
Summary of Meeting Notes:
– The US government has announced sanctions against Chinese hackers and a technology company involved in malicious cyber operations targeting US critical infrastructure sectors.
– The Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against 7 Chinese nationals, including Zhao Guangzong and Ni Gaobin, and the UK and the Commonwealth and Development Office implemented matching sanctions.
– The hackers are linked to APT31, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking team caught infiltrating critical infrastructure and targeting high-ranking US government officials.
– APT 31 has been linked to attacks on America’s vital infrastructure sectors, including the Defense Industrial Base, information technology, and energy sectors.
– The front company, Wuhan XRZ, has been used for surveillance of US and foreign politicians, foreign policy experts, academics, journalists, and pro-democracy activists.
– The US has been implementing sanctions and taking actions against various cyber threats, including Iranian hackers, mercenary spyware merchants, and cryptocurrency exchanges.