Public announcements from the Justice Department

FBI Disrupts Second Chinese Hacking Group 'Flax Typhoon' Botnet

Sep 18, 2024, 01:55 PM

The FBI has announced actions against a second Chinese hacking group known as 'Flax Typhoon.' FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed that U.S. law enforcement disrupted this major hacking group, which was involved in a massive Chinese botnet. This joint operation is part of the Justice Department's Disruptive Technology Strike Force, which recently announced five cases tied to its efforts.