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Complete dismantling of Flax Typhoon botnet by end of 2025?
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U.S. Sanctions Beijing-Based Integrity Technology Group for Flax Typhoon Botnet Attack Involving Hundreds of Thousands of Devices
Jan 3, 2025, 04:32 PM
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Integrity Technology Group, a Beijing-based cybersecurity firm, for its alleged involvement in a state-sponsored botnet attack known as Flax Typhoon. This action follows a court-authorized operation aimed at disrupting a botnet that reportedly comprised hundreds of thousands of consumer devices both in the U.S. and globally. The sanctions are part of a broader strategy to address computer intrusion incidents linked to the Chinese government-backed hacking group associated with Flax Typhoon.
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International cybersecurity agreement • 25%
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Phishing attacks • 25%