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US disrupts Chinese hacking tools as seven governments warn of PRC spying
Original: US disrupts Chinese hacking tools as 7 govts warn of PRC spies stealing sensitive data worldwide Infecting devices from
The United States has disrupted a Chinese state-linked hacking operation that infected devices with spy tools, with the FBI intervening after activity dating back to 2021. Seven governments have jointly issued a warning that PRC-backed spies are stealing sensitive data worldwide. The coordinated advisory highlights growing allied concern over Chinese cyber-espionage targeting critical infrastructure and private networks across multiple countries.
Why now: A rare coordinated advisory by seven governments about Chinese cyber-espionage and an FBI takedown are new developments raising international concern.
Evidence
- US disrupts Chinese hacking tools as 7 govts warn of PRC spies stealing sensitive data worldwide Infecting devices from 2021 until the FBI stepped in https://www. theregister.com/security/2026/… · techwire@gamefan.net · 3
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