7 Chinese Hackers Indicted In U.S. Court For Cybercrime – 2024
7 Chinese Hackers Indicted In U.S. Court
Authors:
• SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
• United States Department of Justice
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In a significant development, seven Chinese hackers, associated with the Chinese government and operating under the APT31 cybercrime and hacking group, have been indicted for their involvement in a sophisticated cybercrime scheme targeting perceived critics of China, U.S. businesses, and politicians.
The indictment, unsealed recently, charges the individuals with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions and wire fraud, highlighting their role in cyber espionage, economic espionage, and foreign intelligence activities.