FBI Arrests Chinese National for Cyberattacks on US COVID-19 Research
TL;DR
The Justice Department announced the arrest of Xu Zewei, a Chinese hacker linked to state-sponsored cyber intrusions, including the HAFNIUM campaign targeting U.S. entities and COVID-19 research, with Xu facing multiple charges and extradition proceedings in Italy, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat Chinese cyber espionage.
- Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Announces Arrest of Prolific Chinese State-Sponsored Contract Hacker Department of Justice (.gov)
- Chinese man charged in Texas with stealing COVID-19 research from US colleges ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- China-sponsored hacker stole COVID data from top US universities, labs: feds New York Post
- Chinese national arrested in connection with massive cyberattacks targeting US COVID-19 research KHOU
- Chinese Man Accused of Hacking and Stealing Covid Research Arrested—FBI Newsweek
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