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FBI Seizes Chinese Hackers' Cyber Tools
FBI takes down Chinese-linked cyber tools used for power grid and airport attacks.
In brief
FBI takes down Chinese-linked cyber tools used for power grid and airport attacks. The FBI seized scanning and phishing tools from a Chinese government-linked hacking group that targeted U.S. power companies, airports, and universities. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
FBI Seizes Cyber Tools
The FBI seized scanning and phishing tools used by a Chinese government-linked hacking group for disruptive cyber operations in the U.S. and abroad.
Tools Targeted Critical Infrastructure
The tools were used to target u.s. power companies, japanese and polish airports, taiwanese universities, and critical infrastructure.
Flax Typhoon Identified
The hacking group, known as Flax Typhoon, operates through a chinese-based company called Integrity Technology Group closely linked to the chinese government.
Tools Rendered Inoperable
The seizure rendered the tools inoperable, a blow to the hacking operation that targets critical infrastructure globally.
The big picture
The FBI seized scanning and phishing tools from a Chinese government-linked hacking group that targeted U.S. power companies, airports, and universities.
