Criminal Charges Against Chinese Hacking Group APT31

American and British officials have announced criminal charges and sanctions against a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, APT31, for victimizing millions of people over 14 years. The group targeted government officials, defense contractors, reporters, academics, and Chinese political dissidents. China denies the allegations as 'fake news' and 'political manipulation.'

US-China Cyber Relations

The Biden administration is preparing to publicly accuse Chinese hackers of conducting hacks against US companies on behalf of China's spy agency. The hackers are expected to be named with photos, and a British accusation is also in the works. China has denied the allegations, and the US is focusing on cyber-espionage rather than disruptive attacks. The hackers are associated with a Wuhan-based technology company known as APT31 or Judgement Panda.