FBI Disrupts Chinese Hacking Campaign Targeting U.S. Tech Sector

Thursday, 19 September 2024, 03:38

Crime and tech intersect as the FBI disrupts a vast Chinese hacking operation targeting consumer devices in the U.S. This campaign compromised over 200,000 devices, impacting universities and telecommunications. The hackers operated unnoticed for months.
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FBI Disrupts Chinese Hacking Campaign Targeting U.S. Tech Sector

FBI Disrupts Chinese Hacking Operation

The FBI has successfully disrupted a Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation that compromised over 200,000 consumer devices in the U.S. Director Chris Wray announced that the hacking campaign, known as Flax Typhoon, had been operating undetected for months, targeting universities, government agencies, and telecommunications providers, among other organizations.

Compromised Devices

  • Home routers
  • Cameras
  • Video recorders

These devices were infiltrated during the attack. It is believed that the state-sponsored hackers conducted their operation for Integrity Technology Group, a company based in Beijing. The hacker's botnet—a network of infected computers—was designed to steal sensitive data from victims' devices, with nearly half of the compromised devices located in the United States.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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