Chinese hacking group “Flax Typhoon” disrupted by FBI
The FBI announced on Wednesday that it successfully disrupted a Chinese hacking group known as “Flax Typhoon” that targeted critical infrastructure in the United States. The hackers from Flax Typhoon deployed malicious software on thousands of devices, creating a botnet that affected various sectors including universities, government agencies, and media organizations.
China blamed for cyber warfare
The FBI identified a Chinese company, Integrity Technology Group, as the entity behind Flax Typhoon. This company, posing as an IT firm, allegedly gathered intelligence for the Chinese government. Additionally, Australian, British, and Canadian authorities accused the same company of orchestrating a botnet that compromised over 250,000 devices globally.
FBI director Chris Wray emphasized the ongoing threat posed by the Chinese government’s cyber warfare activities and reassured continued collaboration with international partners to combat such malicious campaigns. Meanwhile, the Chinese embassy in Washington denied the allegations, stating that Beijing condemns all forms of cyberattacks.
Overall, this disruption marks a significant victory in the ongoing battle against cyber threats but underscores the persistent nature of state-sponsored cyber warfare.
