The FBI has seized tools used by Chinese hackers for cyber operations, officials say
The FBI has seized scanning and phishing tools used by a group of hackers that officials say is associated with the Chinese government and responsible for disruptive cyber operations in the United States and abroad, including against the power industry, academia and critical infrastructure.
TL;DR
- FBI seized scanning and phishing tools.
- Tools are linked to hackers associated with the Chinese government.
- The group is responsible for disruptive cyber operations.
- Targets included power industry, academia, and critical infrastructure in the US and abroad.