Yahoo! Finance Canada · 9 Oct, 04:23 · Technology briefing

US announces effort to disrupt hacking infrastructure run by China's Integrity Tech Group

The United States has initiated a strategic campaign to dismantle hacking infrastructure allegedly operated by China’s Integrity Tech Group.

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The United States has initiated a strategic campaign to dismantle hacking infrastructure allegedly operated by China’s Integrity Tech Group. This diplomatic and technical effort targets cybercriminal networks believed to be state-sponsored, aiming to disrupt their operational capabilities. For professionals, this signals an intensification of geopolitical cyber tensions and a heightened focus on digital sovereignty. The move underscores the critical nature of international cooperation in combating advanced persistent threats. Organised Cyber Crime, while highlighting the escalating risks faced by organisations in the digital landscape.

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