HAFNIUM Hacker Busted in Milan: US Charges Chinese National in Massive Cyber Espionage Case
Xu Zewei, a Chinese national, was arrested in Milan at the request of the US for alleged cybercrimes, including involvement in the HAFNIUM campaign. This arrest highlights the US’s relentless pursuit of hackers targeting American research. Xu faces serious charges and awaits extradition, while his partner-in-crime, Zhang Yu, remains elusive.
Hot Take:
**_Well, it looks like the international game of digital cat and mouse continues, with the United States and China adding another chapter to their ongoing cybersecurity saga. Xu Zewei may have been nabbed in Italy, but it sounds like his hacking escapades made him the James Bond of keyboard warriors, minus the martinis and Aston Martin._**
Key Points:
– Xu Zewei, a Chinese hacker, was arrested in Milan at the US’s request.
– Xu, involved in the HAFNIUM campaign, allegedly hacked US COVID-19 research.
– His activities were reportedly directed by China’s Ministry of State Security.
– The HAFNIUM attacks compromised over 60,000 US entities.
– Xu faces multiple charges with potential 20-year prison sentences.