The U.S. Justice Department has unveiled charges against twelve Chinese citizens connected to a sophisticated hacking operation that infiltrated American businesses and organizations to obtain sensitive data for sale to the Chinese government. The indictments, filed in New York and Washington, highlight a hacking black market in China that allowed the government plausible deniability regarding its involvement. American authorities assert that this operation underscores the ongoing cyber threat posed by China, amid rising diplomatic tensions following recent trade disputes.
The Justice Department has unsealed charges against a dozen Chinese citizens, accused of participating in a sophisticated hacking operation that steals data from American entities.
These indictments reveal a black market in China for hackers that provides the Chinese government with plausible deniability for its cyber operations against U.S. targets.
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