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US takes down alleged Chinese hacking tools used against Federal Reserve, DOJ and Senate

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US takes down alleged Chinese hacking tools used against Federal Reserve, DOJ and Senate

The Department of Justice disrupted Chinese state-backed hacking tools designed to scan, infect, and exploit IoT devices. The tools targeted federal agencies including the Federal Reserve and Department of Justice, as well as multiple private sector organizations.

Why it matters: Federal agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and organizations in targeted industries must assess whether their IoT devices were compromised and review logs for indicators of initial access or lateral movement.

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