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U.S. Charges 12 Chinese Nationals in Cyber Espionage Scheme

3/6/2025

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Twelve Chinese nationals have been charged by the U.S. Justice Department for orchestrating cyberattacks on American businesses and government agencies, driven by profit and state-sponsored espionage. This hacker-for-hire network, tied to China's Ministry of Public Security, underscores the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China in the realm of cyber warfare.

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Twelve Chinese nationals have been charged by the U.S. Justice Department for orchestrating cyberattacks on American businesses and government agencies, driven by profit and state-sponsored espionage. This hacker-for-hire network, tied to China's Ministry of Public Security, underscores the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China in the realm of cyber warfare.