Chinese Hackers Who Targeted Key US Infrastructure Charged by Justice Department
The US Department of Justice has announced charges against 12 Chinese hackers accused of targeting over 100 American companies, including the US Treasury. These individuals allegedly played a "key role" in recent cyberattacks and were linked to state-sponsored hacking groups, exploiting vulnerabilities in enterprise software. The DoJ also brought charges against eight individuals from organization Anxum Information Technology Co., Ltd., which was reportedly paid by Chinese authorities for its services.
- This brazen attempt by the Chinese government to silence dissenting voices through cyberattacks raises serious questions about the accountability of governments for their citizens' online freedoms.
- Will the US government's decision to offer a $10 million reward for information on these hackers lead to increased international cooperation in bringing them to justice, or will it remain a token gesture?