China-Linked Attack Hits 260,000 Devices, FBI Confirms
FBI reports a massive China-linked cyberattack that compromised 260,000 devices, highlighting severe security concerns for organizations globally.
FBI Interrupts Chinese Hackers Targeting Consumer Devices
The Flax Typhoon campaign used malware it put on cameras, video recorders and home and office routers, to create a massive network of infected computers and commit cybercrimes, the agency says.
US FBI disrupts second Chinese hacking group, director says
U.S. law enforcement has disrupted a second major Chinese hacking group nicknamed "Flax Typhoon" and wrested thousands of compromised devices from its grasp, FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Wednesday.
FBI Shuts Down Botnet Run by Beijing-Backed Hackers That Hijacked Over 200,000 Devices
"The government’s malware disabling commands, which interacted with the malware’s native functionality, were extensively tested prior to the operation," according to the DOJ.
US government ‘took control’ of a botnet run by Chinese government hackers, says FBI director
The FBI, NSA and other U.S. government agencies detailed a Chinese-government operation that used 260,000 of internet-connected devices to launch cyberattacks.
FBI Disrupted China-Backed Operation That Hacked 260,000 Consumer Devices
The hackers, known as 'Flax Typhoon,' managed to build a botnet used to target government agencies and infrastructure in the U.S. and abroad
FBI and partners disrupt 200,000-device botnet linked to Chinese hackers
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, in collaboration with other agencies, has disrupted a botnet that consisted of more than 200,000 consumer devices worldwide. Dubbed “Flax Typhoon,” the botnet,
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New research finds rise of infostealer malware and digital identity exposure creates the perfect storm for ransomware attacks
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Massive Android TV box malware attack hits 197 countries: Here’s what users should do
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New Golang malware capable of cross-platform backdoor attacks spotted in the wild
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North Korea’s SpyAgent Malware — FBI Warns of Attack on Android & iOS
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FBI: North Korean Hackers Are Using Malware to Attack Crypto Exchanges
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Chinese hackers are switching to new malware for government attacks
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New Findings on the National Public Data Breach: Poor Security Measures and the Role of Infostealer Malware as a Possible Vector of Attack
In recent months, the National Public Data (NPD) breach has been a topic of intense scrutiny, with cybersecurity experts like Brian Krebs highlighting the poor security practices that contributed to ...
UK and allies issue cyber attack warning over China-backed 'botnet' of 260,000 compromised devices
Botnets are large networks of internet-connected devices that have been infected with malware. One company in China, with ...