"U.S. and U.K. Impose Sanctions on Chinese Hackers for Cyberespionage"
TL;DR
The U.S. and U.K. have accused Chinese state-linked hackers of engaging in "malicious" cyber campaigns targeting political figures and democratic institutions, leading to the announcement of sanctions against individuals and entities affiliated with the hackers. The U.K. attributed a cyberattack on the Electoral Commission to China-affiliated actors, while the U.S. Justice Department unsealed an indictment against seven Chinese nationals for their involvement in cyber campaigns targeting U.S. businesses and officials. These actions are expected to escalate tensions with Beijing and could have profound implications for international relations and cybersecurity norms.
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- U.S. and Britain accuse China-linked hackers of ‘malicious’ cyber campaigns, announce sanctions CNBC
- U.S. and Britain Accuse China of Cyberespionage Campaign The New York Times
- Biden administration indicts and sanctions Chinese hackers accused of sweeping espionage campaign against US targets CNN
- UK and US sanction Chinese entities for 'malicious cyber activity' South China Morning Post
- U.S. Charges Alleged Chinese Hackers as U.K. Says Voter Files Accessed The Wall Street Journal
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