Chinese Hackers for Hire: US Charges APT27 and i-Soon Employees in Cybercrime Crackdown
The US has charged members of Chinese hacking group APT27 and i-Soon employees in a hacking campaign. Allegedly, they offered their services to the Chinese government and freelanced for extra cash. The Department of Justice is on the hunt, offering $10 million for tips—a hacker’s most wanted list.
Hot Take:
It’s official: the US is playing a high-stakes game of hide and seek with Chinese hackers, and they’ve just upped the ante with cash rewards and sanctions. The hacking group APT27 must be feeling like the most wanted folks in the wild west of cyberspace. Meanwhile, the i-Soon employees might want to rethink their career choices—turns out hacking isn’t as anonymous as it seems when the DoJ gets involved.
Key Points:
- The US Department of Justice charged members of Chinese hacking group APT27 along with i-Soon employees and Chinese government officials.
- The hacking campaigns ran from 2016 to 2023, targeting email accounts, mobile phones, and servers.
- i-Soon allegedly charged Chinese government agencies for hacking services and training.
- The US State Department offered rewards for information leading to the arrest of the hackers.
- Sanctions have been imposed on APT27 actors for their alleged cyber crimes.
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