US seizes tools of Chinese-linked hacking firm Flax Typhoon
American authorities took control of hacking tools tied to a Chinese-government-linked group that operated a portal giving access to stolen email. Australia's Signals Directorate joined a seven-nation warning about the campaign, which reportedly targeted Taiwanese infrastructure and universities.
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What happened
The US seized tools belonging to a Chinese hacking firm linked to the Chinese government. The group, known as Flax Typhoon, ran a portal that gave access to stolen email. Australia's Signals Directorate joined a seven-nation alert over the activity.
Why it matters
The reports describe the hackers as targeting Taiwanese infrastructure and universities. Hackers associated with a Chinese firm sanctioned by the US were involved.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 9:32 AM ET: ASD joined a seven-nation alert as the US seized the hacking firm's tools
- Oct 12, 8:49 AM ET: The FBI seized Chinese hacker tools targeting Taiwanese infrastructure and universities
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