US Indicts 7 Chinese Hackers for Alleged Cyber Espionage on Behalf of China
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US indicts and sanctions 7 Chinese men for alleged hacking on behalf of China's intelligence service, targeting US companies, government, and infrastructure.
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Hackers allegedly posed as journalists and sent 10,000+ emails to White House and government officials in 2018.
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Same hackers likely breached UK Electoral Commission in 2021-2022 and reconnoitered British parliamentarians.
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China denies allegations and accuses US of politicizing cybersecurity.
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Hackers associated with front company Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology; group known as APT31 or Judgement Panda in cybersecurity industry.