FBI Disrupts Massive Flax Typhoon Botnet Operated by Chinese-Linked Threat Actors

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FBI Disrupts Massive Flax Typhoon Botnet Operated by Chinese-Linked Threat Actors - 10d

The FBI, along with other US and international law enforcement agencies, has disrupted a massive botnet called Flax Typhoon, attributed to a Chinese-linked threat group. This botnet had infected over 200,000 IoT devices over several years, potentially enabling malicious activities like data theft and DDoS attacks. The botnet’s disruption is a significant step in mitigating the threat posed by Chinese cyber operations. The specific targets and the full extent of the botnet’s activities are still under investigation.

References:

malware.news - Malware News reporting on the botnet disruption - 10d
securityboulevard.com - Security Boulevard reporting on the botnet disruption - 10d

Classification:

HashTags: Botnet ChineseHackers FBI
Attacker: Flax Typhoon
Product: IoT Devices
Type: Malware
Severity: Major

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