The US Secret Service confirms a report by NBC News that said the Chinese hacking team that is reportedly responsible is known within the security research community as APT41 or Winnti.
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – Chinese hackers have stolen tens of millions of dollars worth of US COVID relief benefits since 2020, the Secret Service said on Monday, December 5.that said the Chinese hacking team that is reportedly responsible is known within the security research community as APT41 or Winnti.
APT41 is a prolific cybercriminal group that had conducted a mix of government-backed cyber intrusions and financially motivated data breaches, according to experts. Several members of the hacking group were indicted in 2019 and 2020 by the US Justice Department for spying on over 100 companies, including software development companies, telecommunications providers, social media firms, and video game developers.
“Regrettably, the Chinese Communist Party has chosen a different path of making China safe for cybercriminals so long as they attack computers outside China and steal intellectual property helpful to China,” former Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen said at the time. China’s Embassy in Washington said in a statement that China has always “firmly opposed and cracked down on all forms of cyber theft and hacking,” and that it opposed the “groundless accusations” against the country on cyber security. – Rappler.com
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chinese hackers stole millions in US COVID-19 relief money, Secret Service saysChinese hackers have stolen tens of millions of dollars worth of US COVID-19 relief benefits since 2020, the Secret Service said on Monday.
Read more »
Globe announces GoRENEW auto-renewal service for prepaid services!
Read more »
Chinese na sangkot umano sa human trafficking, timbog sa entrapment op sa PasayArestado sa isang entrapment operation sa Pasay City ang isang Chinese na sangkot umano sa kasong human trafficking.
Read more »
Maya Pay in 4 loan service now available in the Philippines!
Read more »
1,000 TUPAD beneficiaries in Pasay City to render community serviceA total of 1,000 beneficiaries of Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantage (TUPAD) program in Pasay will be deployed to barangays in the city to render community work.
Read more »
Chinese capital prepares for 'life again' as lockdowns lift across countryThe shift comes as top Chinese officials soften their tone on the severity of the virus.
Read more »