August 11, 2024 at 12:28PM In late July 2024, a wave of cyberattacks targeted Russian government organizations and IT companies, with evidence pointing to Chinese hackers from APT31 and APT27 groups as the perpetrators. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that there have been targeted cyberattacks since the end of July 2024, which have … Read more
March 28, 2024 at 01:03PM Finnish Police has accused Chinese group APT31 of cyber-attacking the Parliament in 2020, with ongoing investigations confirming the group’s involvement and identifying a suspect. APT31 is also the focus of recent actions by the U.S. and the UK for engaging in widespread cyber espionage targeting businesses and officials. China denies … Read more
March 26, 2024 at 05:28PM The Finnish Police confirmed APT31 hacking group, linked to the Chinese MSS, behind the breach of Finland’s parliament in March 2021. A joint investigation revealed offenses including espionage and violation of communication secrecy, identifying one suspect. The U.S. and the UK have sanctioned individuals and entities related to APT31’s operations. … Read more
March 26, 2024 at 08:16AM The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed indictments against seven Chinese nationals for their involvement in a hacking group targeting U.S. and foreign entities for 14 years. The suspects are alleged to be part of a state-sponsored threat group APT31 and have been charged with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions. Sanctions … Read more
March 25, 2024 at 06:23PM The United States accused seven Chinese individuals, members of cyber-espionage group APT31, of hacking into critical infrastructure organizations’ computer networks, email accounts, and cloud storage. UK also alleged their involvement in email compromises. Both countries sanctioned a front company for China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) and two of the … Read more
March 25, 2024 at 05:30PM Seven Chinese nationals have been charged by the US and the UK for their involvement in the activities of threat group APT31. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are: 1. The US and the UK have jointly charged seven Chinese nationals for operating as part of threat group … Read more
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 … Read more
March 25, 2024 at 12:11PM The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Wuhan-based company used by Chinese Ministry of State Security for attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure. Two Chinese nationals linked to APT31 hacking group, working for the company, also sanctioned. Joint effort with DOJ, FBI, State Department, and UK FCDO. UK also sanctioned Wuhan XRZ and … Read more