US Charges 12 Chinese Nationals in Cyberespionage Campaign
The United States Department of Justice has indicted 12 Chinese nationals, including hackers and government officials, for their roles in a broad cyberespionage campaign targeting US agencies. The accused are alleged to have engaged in extensive hacking activities, causing millions of dollars in damages and compromising sensitive data from various government systems and organizations. This operation is reportedly linked to a larger ecosystem of contract hackers incentivized by the Chinese government. Additionally, the US Treasury has sanctioned individuals and entities connected to these malicious activities, emphasizing the ongoing threat posed by foreign cyber actors.
Department of Justice, The Associated Press, The New York Times, Axios, USA TODAY, Reuters, CNN, The Hill, Financial Times, The Times of India