DOJ Charges Chinese National with Running Massive Botnet and Defrauding $5.9 Billion in Covid Aid
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 18:12
DOJ Charges Chinese National in Massive Botnet Scheme
A Chinese national has been accused of operating the 'world's largest botnet' to siphon $5.9 billion in Covid relief funds, as per the Department of Justice. The nefarious activities were aimed at defrauding the U.S. government during the pandemic.
The China-backed 'Volt Typhoon' Hacking Group
The FBI previously shut down the China-supported 'Volt Typhoon' hacking group, known for targeting crucial U.S. water plants and electric grids. The recent charges have unveiled a more extensive network of criminal cyber operations.
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