Mmastodon TechnologyCybersecurity first seen 1 d ago, last 1 d ago, peak #10

FBI and DOJ Seize Seven Domains Tied to Chinese Hackers

Original: TL;DR what: The FBI and DoJ seized seven domains and blocked access to scanning and... # cybersecurity # infosec # secur

The FBI and Department of Justice have seized seven internet domains used by Flax Typhoon, a hacking group linked to China, that scanned critical infrastructure networks in the United States for vulnerabilities. The seizure blocks the group's access to its scanning tools. Security experts are weighing the operation's impact on protecting utilities and other essential systems from espionage.

Why now: A rare coordinated law enforcement takedown against a state-linked hacking group targeting critical infrastructure is drawing attention from the security community.

FBIDepartment of JusticeFlax TyphoonChina

Open on mastodon →

Evidence

• TL;DR what: The FBI and DoJ seized seven domains and blocked access to scanning and... # cybersecurity # infosec # security # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community FBI Seizes 7 Domains Tied to Flax Typhoon Scanning of Critical Infrastructure · devto@www.urbanmind.net · 1

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1869988