The US and UK officials have taken action against Chinese hacking group APT31, imposing sanctions and criminal charges. The hackers allegedly targeted businesses, politicians, and critics, leading to accusations of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and democratic institutions. The Treasury Department sanctioned individuals and companies linked to the Chinese government, with claims of state-backed hacking campaigns targeting the UK and US. New Zealand also accused a China-linked group of hacking its parliament, adding to the global concern over cyber espionage.
Prof @ciaranmartinoxf on alleged cyber attacks: - UK govt says China is threat to election integrity, yet it has no direct history of that - instead it’s gathering huge data sets on UK population - yet govt thinks disruption of critical infrastructure would be beyond the pale https://t.co/u7QUvEKOqE
NEW: The United States, United Kingdom, and New Zealand accused PRC-state-sponsored cyber threat actors of conducting malicious cyber operations against democratic institutions. https://t.co/b5yuQKJBIK
China hits back at US, UK for sanctions on espionage hacks as coordinated pressure on Beijing grows. Accusations of cyber espionage have long been a major point of friction, with the US indicting a series of Chinese hackers in recent years. @CNNSitRoom @wolfblitzer @EricCheungwc https://t.co/yg6IrQ2WAG
#ICYMI, earlier this week an indictment was unsealed charging seven Chinese nationals for hacking activities in furtherance of the PRC’s espionage objectives. The indictment underscores the #FBI’s commitment to disrupt cyber adversaries. Read more here: https://t.co/gKPM50eblH
Seven Chinese Hackers Indicted for Computer Intrusions Targeting Critics of China, Businesses and Politicians via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/8IgGOuHRuE
"US & UK on Mon accused hackers linked to the Chinese state of being behind malicious cyber campaigns targeting political figures… British govt also alleged China-affiliated hackers were behind an attack that saw the data of millions of voters accessed." https://t.co/IrX7P0hzJ3
The United States and United Kingdom announced new sanctions and criminal charges against a hacking group linked to the Chinese government, FP’s @BeijingPalmer writes. https://t.co/HMg8BlyAwO
BBC News: "China hits out at US and UK over cyber hack claims" https://t.co/K4cS3rggbr
The US indicts 7 Chinese nationals for cyber espionage https://t.co/DZd1qgpca3
Hackers linked to the Chinese government began by harassing critics in exile of the Chinese government. They moved on to trying to manipulate elections in Britain and the United States. https://t.co/UwNS4ofsuY
The UK should expect retaliation after rebuking China for cyber-attack 🔎 Analysis by @EliotWilson2 https://t.co/xmQmy19p28
China outright rejects accusation it hacked New Zealand Parliament https://t.co/DpeyWxImGm
New Zealand accuses China of hacking its parliament Beijing’s embassy in Wellington has dismissed the allegation as 'groundless and irresponsible' https://t.co/035HCoQX4n https://t.co/MUrSw6XJEz
#New_Zealand confirms that #China was behind the cyber hack of the Parliamentary Service and Parliamentary Counsel Office in 2021. Sanctions on the CCP are to be forthcoming. https://t.co/zYEbTFuUy4
Hackers backed by the Chinese government carried out a yearslong campaign to target U.S. officials, journalists, campaign staffers, critics of Beijing, and the election watchdog in the UK. Follow state-sponsored cyber incidents in our tracker: https://t.co/vBQuggCw4r
Justice Dept Indicts 7 Accused In 14 Year Long Hack Campaign By Chinese Government https://t.co/jAkafiKhiI
US and UK accuse China of cyber operations targeting domestic politics https://t.co/e3QDo4jNFg https://t.co/aWdTw6tegb
Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Charged, Sanctions Levied by US #cybersecurity https://t.co/dkpeYF9vje
China hits out at US and UK over cyber hack claims #cybersecurity https://t.co/rlc8bOVzWy
The UK and US claim a wave of cyberattacks targeting government entities and critical infrastructure were orchestrated by Chinese “state-sponsored” organisations and individuals. https://t.co/74qEgAfasn
US charges seven Chinese nationals in extensive cyber-attack plot targeting millions of Americans https://t.co/mCY9801gmz https://t.co/32fH3y42Yq
After Beijing's cyber attacks, is it time for Britain to get tough with China? 📞0344 499 1000 @TVKev | @ThatAlexWoman https://t.co/SemNSdTbEH
U.S. Charges 7 Chinese Nationals in Major 14-Year Cyber Espionage Operation: https://t.co/g1eNXd983P by The Hacker News #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
U.S. Department of Justice indicts 7 Chinese nationals linked to hacking group APT31, implicated in cyber espionage targeting U.S. critics, journalists, officials, and businesses for over 14 years. Learn more: https://t.co/kG42x6NySb #cybersecurity #informationsecurity
China hits out at US and UK over cyber hack claims https://t.co/Ld1xkH7N5a
China calls hacking allegations by U.S. and Britain ‘political manoeuvring’ https://t.co/QKnOXxneNG
U.S., U.K. accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions: targets included White House staffers, U.S. senators, and British parliamentarians https://t.co/IiaJdj3zJ7
UK and US accuse China of multiple ‘malicious’ cyberattacks https://t.co/74qEgAfasn
US, UK, New Zealand Accuse China Of Cyber Attacks, Beijing Responds https://t.co/DnMRgF4wFX https://t.co/xwDz7K6xKm
US authorities charge seven over Chinese hacking https://t.co/CgyoCVn1Ps
US and UK unveil sanctions against Chinese state-backed hackers over alleged ‘malicious’ attacks - Guardian https://t.co/ytaz7O6urr
The Biden administration sanctioned and criminally charged alleged Chinese hackers while the British government accused Beijing of hacking the U.K.’s electoral register https://t.co/VfLCu57d4M https://t.co/VfLCu57d4M
The UK and the United States have accused China of a global campaign of “malicious” cyber attacks in an unprecedented joint operation to reveal Beijing’s espionage ✍️: @sophie_wing8, @DavidHughesPA & @cjmckeon https://t.co/kLD80cuJI9
Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.'s election watchdog, American and British authorities said. https://t.co/NWXXgB44IL
New Zealand accuses China-backed hackers of cyberattacks on parliament https://t.co/u15Q0jDBT0
"The United Kingdom, supported by allies globally, have today identified that Chinese state-affiliated organisations and individuals were responsible for 2 malicious cyber campaigns targeting democratic institutions and parliamentarians. Partners across the Indo-Pacific and…
US, UK, NZ accuse China of cyber attacks on ‘democratic institutions’ https://t.co/Cmt1yIrxD8
NEW ZEALAND ACCUSES CHINA OF HACKING PARLIAMENT FOLLOWING US, UK ALLEGATIONS
US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics https://t.co/dmhLhXZQTW
#NewZealand govt says, it raises concerns with Chinese govt about its involvement in state-sponsored cyber hack on New Zealand's parliament in 2021. New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters says, foreign interference of this nature is unacceptable, and they have urged China…
New Zealand Govt Accuses China Of Cyber Hacking Parliament In 2021 https://t.co/iY74oKUFeO
#NewZealand has blamed “state-sponsored” Chinese hackers for a “malicious” 2021 cyber attack that infiltrated sensitive government computer systems. https://t.co/mciZt1LDAn
#NewZealand accuses #China of hacking its parliament, terms it ‘unacceptable’ https://t.co/SvKVIYRlPz https://t.co/9zWCzD7hFa
China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK? https://t.co/R2PZpytm3L
New Zealand has accused Chinese state-sponsored hackers of infiltrating parliament, joining the US and UK in accusing Beijing of malicious cyberactivity https://t.co/O4bkZS1deC https://t.co/sthOhIVCwK
The New Zealand government said it had raised concerns with the Chinese government about its involvement in a state-sponsored cyber hack on New Zealand's parliament in 2021, which was uncovered by the country’s intelligence services https://t.co/cbUOaQ3h9h
The U.S. and U.K. have accused state-backed Chinese hackers of targeting politicians, companies and dissidents for years, as well as stealing troves of British voter data, in the latest revelation of Chinese cyberattacks. https://t.co/YVY6lZBJEw
The US and UK accused state-backed Chinese hackers of targeting politicians, companies and dissidents for years, as well as stealing troves of British voter data. Paul Allen reports https://t.co/mCTvs33CZV https://t.co/7Lml4xQgjA
Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.'s election watchdog, American and British authorities said Monday in... https://t.co/SocCPbpQ2Z
The UK imposed sanctions on China as retaliation for cyberattacks https://t.co/Adxe4KCL78
Feds charge Chinese hackers in plot targeting U.S. politicians, national security, journalists https://t.co/4EzWWxuQET
US and UK accuse China of cyber attacks on politicians and companies. https://t.co/tWXBxqeGzW
New Zealand has hit out at "cyber-enabled espionage" after it was confirmed a Chinese state-sponsored group was linked to an incident on parliamentary systems. https://t.co/VdUMADkn0B
Hackers linked to Chinese government targeted critics, politicians and businesses, U.S., U.K. allege https://t.co/KMLYdUJC1e
U.S., U.K., and New Zealand accuse China of cyberattacks targeting politicians, voters https://t.co/FYwzY57Eep
US, UK and New Zealand Accuse China of Cyber Espionage Campaign https://t.co/bSkvmK2TXx
Seven Chinese hackers were indicted in NYC for targeting U.S. pols, government officials, and private companies as part of a Chinese espionage and intelligence operation. https://t.co/na22nO5zcu
New Zealand parliament targeted in China-backed hack in 2021, spy agency says https://t.co/beob2VZASd
The US and UK accused state-backed Chinese hackers of targeting politicians, companies and dissidents for years, as well as stealing troves of British voter data. Paul Allen reports. https://t.co/dtYr6KCvX4 https://t.co/H0AOAtXY3y
US, UK accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions of people https://t.co/rk6j6SGoVc
New Zealand accuses China of hacking parliament, condemns activity https://t.co/5qoDcgaBUN https://t.co/JwcHyakjiT
The U.S. hit alleged Chinese hackers with sanctions and criminal charges while the U.K. accused Beijing of hacking its electoral register to steal the personal details of tens of millions of voters. @MaximColch @dnvolz https://t.co/QzQ4Jz58cn
New Zealand Says Chinese "State-Sponsored" Group Hacked Parliament In 2021 https://t.co/zBL5TqSOV0 https://t.co/mHUYm8yBiX
US, UK Announce Sanctions Over China-Linked Election Hacks https://t.co/1lcb797RAj
UK blames #China for ‘malicious’ cyber attacks https://t.co/D4NMHhoCdO https://t.co/VYi6upZb5U
UK imposes sanctions after Chinese-backed cyber-attacks https://t.co/pSNmWZ0lhQ
US and UK officials have accused hackers linked to the Chinese state of being behind "malicious" cyber campaigns. https://t.co/pFCMHBA9CR
Seven Chinese nationals were indicted for computer intrusions and wire fraud Monday over their alleged involvement in a hacking group which targeted U.S. businesses and politicians. https://t.co/391Bzw3cCc
US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents https://t.co/mq0C8epDdk
Seven Chinese nationals accused of cyber-spying on US biz and more for Beijing https://t.co/NuhGv8Aj8i
The British government accused China of overseeing two separate hacking campaigns, including one that yielded personal information from 40 million voters registered in Britain and Northern Ireland between 2014 and 2022. https://t.co/spLBtqNzfk
Biden administration sanctions Chinese hacking firm for cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure https://t.co/EtTaqWG2wS
The Justice Dept. unsealed an indictment charging seven Chinese state-sponsored hackers with a broad 14-year campaign to target U.S. and foreign critics, businesses and political officials to advance Beijing’s economic espionage and political spying goals. https://t.co/b7D2hkm5z1
U.S. Government Sanctions Chinese Hackers For Targeting Critical Infrastructure https://t.co/ZPlvKCwxcF
Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Charged, Sanctions Levied by US: https://t.co/gJ9Sqv54sw by darkreading #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
US sanctions hackers for targeting critical infrastructure for Chinese spy agency https://t.co/hF1lo3cpkm
US Indicts 7 Alleged Members of Infamous Chinese Hacking Group https://t.co/JAMRSrDydO
Chinese hackers responsible for two 'malicious' cyber campaigns against UK https://t.co/hTTsKVcUgZ
New Zealand joined the US and UK in accusing China of sponsoring malicious cyber activity targeting democratic institutions https://t.co/sAeqJ8Lhsg
BREAKING: AFP News Agency reports that New Zealand says 'Chinese state-sponsored group hacked parliament'
#BREAKING NZ govt says Chinese state-sponsored group hacked parliament https://t.co/kcWFo5lwwK
BREAKING 🚨 New Zealand govt says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament https://t.co/luNLBPtvmt
Justice Department indicts 7 accused in 14-year hack campaign by Chinese gov https://t.co/3C3h5CwkFy
The Biden administration sanctioned two Chinese nationals and a Wuhan-based company that allegedly targeted critical infrastructure sectors in the U.S. as part of an expansive hacking effort. https://t.co/V5yZQ4zv0B
⚠️ NEW ZEALAND SAYS PARLIAMENTARIAN ENTITIES HIT IN 2021 BY MALICIOUS CYBER ACTIVITY LINKED TO STATE-SPONSORED CHINESE ACTOR Full Story → https://t.co/GU79mKNGjm New Zealand's parliamentary entities were a victim of malicious cyber activity in 2021, which New Zealand has… https://t.co/YFo8umxona
🇨🇳 US government release images of hackers working for China. Read The Department of Justice accused the men of participating in a state-sponsored hacking ring of US and UK targets. Read more 👇 https://t.co/r9M19Om9eO https://t.co/ysJMgSPptB
The U.S. and British governments have announced sanctions against a company and two people linked to the Chinese government over a string of malicious cyberactivity targeting the U.K.’s election watchdog and lawmakers in both countries. https://t.co/FVYnPtB9ha
The cyber-attacks against MPs and the hack of 40 million voters’ data is chilling. China is responsible. But it’s time for the @Conservatives to wake up and protect Britain’s democracy. My piece in @DailyMirror 👇🏿 https://t.co/imGOH856nc
NEW ZEALAND REPORTS THAT A CHINA-LINKED ACTOR TARGETED PARLIAMENTARY ENTITIES
THE CHARGED HACKERS FACE ACCUSATIONS OF CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT COMPUTER INTRUSIONS AND WIRE FRAUD. THEY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH A PRIVATE CHINESE HACKING COMPANY, ALLEGEDLY CREATED AS A FRONT BY BEIJING'S MINISTRY OF STATE SECURITY, WHICH PURPORTEDLY SENT OVER 10,000 MALICIOUS EMAILS…
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HAS CHARGED SEVEN INDIVIDUALS BELIEVED TO HAVE WORKED FOR CHINESE INTELLIGENCE SERVICES, ALLEGING THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN TARGETING THOUSANDS OF U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES THROUGH HACKING OPERATIONS - SOURCES
US, UK File Cyberespionage Charges, Impose Sanctions on Suspected Chinese Hackers https://t.co/aStBjNJJ8b
The Justice Department announced charges against seven Chinese nationals with ties to a state-sponsored group in a hacking scheme, accusing the individuals of targeting U.S. businesses and political officials, candidates and campaign staff. https://t.co/SYGxigHaoh
US DoJ accuses seven Chinese nationals of being APT31 members and cyberattacks on MSPs, the government, businesses and more. https://t.co/DQmJwdvFsn
'We need to sanction those responsible. And we haven't done that today.' @Nigel_Farage asks Luke de Pulford what the UK should do next after cyber attacks from China. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/8i0dMtzLlD
JUST IN: The Biden administration accused China’s Ministry of State Security of conducting cyber espionage while “using a Chinese tech company as a front.” 7 hackers were criminally charged & sanctioned. https://t.co/PCNJvN3ZDs https://t.co/UDwu3S9Hpp
'What on Earth do we do?' @Nigel_Farage ridicules the Government's response to China's cyber attack. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/WOAKs0CDXy
🇺🇸🇬🇧 U.S AND UK GET TOUGH ON CHINA OVER CYBER HACKS British officials claim 'hostile actors' breached security by targeting electoral data as far back as 2019 and spied on parliamentarians who were critical of Beijing in 2021. U.S Treasury Department sanctioned Wuhan Xiaoruizhi… https://t.co/2Wp2EIza8M
The DOJ have charged seven hackers who are believed to have worked on behalf of the Chinese government's intelligence services. Law officials claim the defendants targeted thousands as part of a series of China-backed hacking operations. https://t.co/s5BdP0jxgJ
The U.S. and British governments on Monday announced sanctions against a company and two people linked to the Chinese government over a string of malicious cyberactivity targeting the U.K.’s election watchdog and lawmakers in both countries. https://t.co/Slg1VEBun2
Watch #PoliticsHub with @SophyRidgeSky, as China is blamed by the government for two "malicious" cyber attack campaigns in the UK https://t.co/xItZsH7tea https://t.co/2imAEQSMaF
🇺🇸🇬🇧 U.S AND UK GET TOUCH ON CHINA OVER CYBER HACKS British officials claim 'hostile actors' breached security by targeting electoral data as far back as 2019 and spied on parliamentarians who were critical of Beijing in 2021. U.S Treasury Department sanctioned Wuhan Xiaoruizhi… https://t.co/LdH8HsvI3U
The US and UK just announced sanctions and criminal charges against a group of Chinese state-backed hackers for a long list of hacking allegations including a hack that gave them access to 40 million people's data. https://t.co/pfjgvjhRXm
Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage https://t.co/PqS2Q6auCq
US sanctions China-based hackers for allegedly targeting critical infrastructure https://t.co/T95fF56ejb https://t.co/1Xi2ThUosi
The U.S. has sanctioned China-based hackers for allegedly targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, the Treasury Department announced. https://t.co/r4SQfNU3Sd
US and UK officials hit Chinese hacking group APT31 with sanctions and criminal charges after they targeted thousands of businesses, politicians, and critics of China. https://t.co/hpCUN82SeF