Chinese hackers target US trade groups before talks

Chinese government-linked hackers attempted to spy on US trade groups, law firms, and agencies ahead of US-China trade discussions, according to the Wall Street Journal. The attackers sent emails impersonating House Committee Chairman John Moolenaar, asking recipients for feedback on proposed China sanctions while including malware attachments. Google’s Mandiant traced the malware to APT41, a hacking group believed to be sponsored by China’s Ministry of State Security. The July attack occurred days before US-Chinese officials met in Sweden, likely aiming to gather intelligence on organizations advising the Trump administration’s trade negotiations.

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