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The U.S. DoJ charges 12 Chinese nationals for state-linked cyber operations
- The U.S. DoJ has charged 12 Chinese nationals, including PRC security officers and members of the APT27 group, for state-linked cyber operations.
- Chinese hackers, employed by i-Soon or freelance, targeted U.S. critics and Asian governments under PRC direction.
- The DoJ indicted individuals for hacking activities, selling stolen data, and avoiding state attribution for cyber theft.
- FBI's Public Service Announcements highlighted China's hacker-for-hire operations and global cyber intrusions.
- U.S. authorities unsealed indictments against i-Soon employees and MPS officers, condemning cyber activities targeting various entities.
- The FBI and State Department offer rewards for information on state-sponsored cyberattacks and indicted individuals.
- i-Soon's involvement with PRC government agencies in hacking activities and selling data to diverse victims was revealed.
- Specialized software developed by i-Soon targeted accounts on platforms like Twitter, Gmail, and Microsoft Outlook.
- The tailored software allowed for unauthorized access to victim accounts, bypassing security measures like multi-factor authentication.
- Charges against the Chinese nationals include computer intrusions and wire fraud, with potential maximum sentences set by Congress.
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