US and British officials have taken a stance against China, filing charges and imposing sanctions for a widespread cyberespionage campaign. Termed ‘Advanced Persistent Threat 31’ (APT31), the hacking group allegedly operates under China’s Ministry of State Security.
They claim that targets include prominent figures like White House staffers, US senators, British parliamentarians, and government officials globally who have criticized Beijing. Additionally, defence contractors and various US companies, including those in steel, energy, and apparel sectors, were compromised, along with leading providers of 5G mobile telephone equipment, as well as the spouses of US officials and lawmakers.
