US DOJ, FBI Seize Domains Used by China-Linked Hackers
JH Kim
Summary
- The US Department of Justice and the FBI said they seized internet domains used by China-linked hackers to target US critical infrastructure and government networks.
- The platform was used in cyber activity targeting US critical infrastructure and sensitive government networks.
- US authorities blocked the related domains and moved to disrupt the hackers' cyberattack infrastructure, but did not disclose the number of domains seized or the extent of the damage.
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The US Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation seized internet domains used by China-linked hackers to target critical US infrastructure and government networks.
Cointelegraph reported on August 26 that the Justice Department and the FBI announced the seizure of domains used by China-linked hackers to operate a cyberattack platform.
Authorities determined the platform was used in cyber activity targeting critical US infrastructure and sensitive government networks.
US authorities blocked the domains and took steps to disrupt the cyberattack infrastructure used by the China-linked hackers. They did not disclose the number of domains seized or the extent of the damage.
JH Kim
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