U.S. Charges 7 Chinese Nationals in Major 14-Year Cyber Espionage Operation

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

UK, New Zealand Accuse China of Cyberattacks on Government Entities

March 26, 2024 at 06:42AM The UK and New Zealand have linked cyberattacks on their respective parliaments to Chinese state-sponsored threat actors. The US also sanctioned Chinese hackers and a technology company involved in malicious cyber operations. The UK claims that a tech firm operated on behalf of the Chinese Ministry of State Security and … Read more

US sanctions APT31 hackers behind critical infrastructure attacks

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