FBI disrupts Flax Typhoon hacking tools used in global cyberattacks

The FBI seized seven domains used to operate Microscan and FishHub, two hacking tools linked to Chinese state-sponsored hackers known as Flax Typhoon that were used to target critical infrastructure and other organizations in the US and abroad. Seizure notice (Source: US Department of Justice) According to the US Department of Justice, the hackers worked for Integrity Technology Group (Integrity Tech), a China-based company that holds contracts with the Chinese government. “The PRC relies on … More → The post FBI disrupts Flax Typhoon hacking tools used in global cyberattacks appeared first on Help Net Security .