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US Disrupts Chinese-Linked Hacking Network and Seizes Seven Domains
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News18•12-10-2026, 17:30
US Disrupts Chinese-Linked Hacking Network and Seizes Seven Domains
- •The US Department of Justice and FBI seized seven internet domains used by Chinese state-linked hackers to target critical infrastructure globally.
- •The operation targeted hacking tools operated by Integrity Technology Group, a Beijing-based cybersecurity firm contracted with Chinese authorities.
- •The seized domains were redirected to FBI-controlled servers following a warrant approved by a federal magistrate judge in Pennsylvania.
- •Tools like Microscan and FishHub were allegedly used for vulnerability scanning, credential theft, and targeted phishing campaigns against international targets including universities and energy sectors.
- •China rejected the allegations as politically motivated misinformation, while the US and its allies continue to urge heightened vigilance and network security measures.
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized seven internet domains allegedly used by Chinese state-linked hackers.
The seizures targeted two hacking tools named Microscan, which was used to scan networks for vulnerabilities, and FishHub, which was used in targeted phishing campaigns.
US officials linked the infrastructure to Integrity Technology Group, a Beijing-based cybersecurity company that has contracts with Chinese authorities and was previously sanctioned by the US and the UK.
