US sanctions alleged Chinese state hackers for attacks on critical infrastructure

The U.S. sanctioned a Wuhan-based company believed to be a front for China’s Ministry of State Security on Monday following dozens of attacks on critical infrastructure.  The Justice and Treasury Departments accused Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company of being a cover for APT31 — a notorious China-based hacking group known for previously targeting

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