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Chinese Nationals Charged in Major Hacking Campaign Against U.S. Agencies

by Raxer X.
03/07/2025
in Fraud & Scams, Security & Risk

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 12 Chinese nationals, including two officials from China’s Ministry of Public Security, for their suspected roles in a global hacking operation that lasted for ten years and targeted U.S. government agencies, private companies, and individuals.

What They’re Accused Of

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The charges claim that these individuals were involved in cyberattacks against a variety of targets, such as U.S. government organizations, religious groups, human rights advocates, and media outlets critical of the Chinese government. They also allegedly hacked into foreign ministries in countries like Taiwan, India, South Korea, and Indonesia.

Connection to i-Soon

Eight of the accused are linked to i-Soon, a private cybersecurity firm in China. This company is said to have carried out hacking on behalf of Chinese intelligence and law enforcement agencies, including the Ministry of State Security and the Ministry of Public Security. They reportedly sold stolen data to these agencies, making significant profits for i-Soon.

Hacking Techniques

The hackers used advanced methods to break into computer systems, including sending deceptive emails to trick targets and taking advantage of software weaknesses. Their actions included government-sponsored spying as well as financially motivated crimes, showing how closely linked these activities can be.

Response from China

The Chinese embassy in Washington has rejected the allegations, describing them as “hypocritical” and calling for an end to unilateral sanctions from the U.S.

Ongoing Cybersecurity Issues

This situation highlights ongoing worries about cyber threats from state-backed actors. The U.S. government is working to strengthen its cybersecurity to protect sensitive information and critical systems from these types of attacks.

These charges underscore the challenges of tackling cyber espionage and the difficulty in holding state-sponsored hackers accountable.

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