Indictments and Allegations
The indicted twelve Chinese nationals, including hackers and law enforcement, for cyberespionage targeting dissidents, news organizations, and US agencies, with a focus on a hacking company, I-Soon.
I-Soon, under scrutiny for a range of global breaches, was accused of targeting Chinese dissidents and US entities, including the Treasury Department, with operations sometimes directed by .
Responses and Context
The in Washington labeled the allegations against the indicted hackers as a "smear," urging for evidence-based characterizations of cyber incidents.
The charges highlight a broader issue of China's reliance on private hacking firms for overseas intelligence, underscoring the intricate relationship between these companies and state security demands.