April 22, 2024 at 11:36AM Three individuals, including Thomas R, were arrested in Germany for attempting to transfer military technology to China, in violation of export rules. The suspects allegedly collected data on tech with military potential and sent a laser to China, receiving payment from China’s Ministry of State Security. They are set to … 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 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