US DOJ, FBI Seize Domains Used by China-Linked Hackers
Summary
- The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI said they had seized internet domains used for a cyberattack platform operated by China-linked hackers.
- The platform was used in cyber activity targeting critical infrastructure and sensitive government networks in the United States.
- U.S. authorities blocked the domains and moved to disrupt the cyberattack infrastructure tied to the China-linked hackers, but did not disclose how many domains were seized or the extent of the damage.
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The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have seized internet domains used by China-linked hackers to target critical U.S. 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.
The platform was used in cyber activity targeting critical U.S. infrastructure and sensitive government networks, according to the report.
U.S. authorities also blocked the domains and took steps to disrupt the cyberattack infrastructure tied to the China-linked hackers. They did not disclose how many domains were seized or the extent of the damage.
