Summary: U.S. law enforcement has charged 12 Chinese nationals for a series of cyberattacks over the past decade, including a high-profile breach of the U.S. Treasury. The indictments expose a network of hackers linked to the Chinese government and private firms, revealing tactics that provided plausible deniability for state-sponsored cyber operations. Key targets included U.S. dissidents, government agencies, and foreign ministries, demonstrating a wide-ranging international impact of these cyber activities.

Affected: U.S. federal and state government agencies, foreign ministries, U.S.-based critics of the Chinese government, and various organizations promoting human rights

Keypoints :

• 12 Chinese nationals, including Ministry of Public Security officials, charged with cyberattacks.
• Charges reveal a system where hackers operated with alleged government support to target dissidents and foreign governments.
• Seizure of domains and bounties issued for the arrest of key figures in the hacking network.
• U.S. officials emphasize the indiscriminate approach to hacking that led to widespread vulnerabilities.
• The investigation included cooperation between various U.S. government agencies and cybersecurity firms.