Tag: APT41

China-Backed Hackers Stole $20 Million in Pandemic Relief: Secret Service

China-backed hackers stole at least $20 million worth of U.S. COVID-19 relief benefits in the last two years, according to the Secret Service. Cybercriminal group APT41, also known as Winnti, conducted a mix of government-backed cyber intrusions and financially motivated data breaches during which the group stole monies intended for Americans put out of work…


China’s Cyberattacks Against US Raise the Chances for War

Commentary State-sponsored cyberattacks against other nations are nothing new; they’ve been a reality for a couple of decades, even if we’ve discovered some malicious code recently. But as U.S. relations deteriorate with China and Russia, they take on even greater urgency and up the risks of strategic mistakes. As Russia’s war against Ukraine has demonstrated,…


The Communist Party’s Cyberattacks on America Explained; Rex Lee Talks Tech Hybrid Warfare

China hacked six states in the United States in its latest cybercrime. Its cyberattacks are getting more sophisticated, as more disinformation campaigns are floating online to promote Beijing’s line. The Chinese regime is doubling down on hybrid warfare. We explain how it works. Then I have cybersecurity expert Rex Lee back on the show. He…


Suspected Chinese Hacker Group Targets Media and Government in India, Report Says

A suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has infiltrated three entities in India—a media conglomerate, a police department, and a government agency holding personal information of over a billion locals—according to a new report. The Insikt Group, a threat research arm of U.S.-based cybersecurity company Recorded Future, published the report on Sept. 21, saying China had…