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FBI Seizes Domains Tied to Flax Typhoon Hacking Tools

The FBI and Department of Justice disrupted MicroScan and FishHub, scanning and phishing tools used by China-linked hacking group Flax Typhoon to breach U.S. and foreign critical infrastructure, by seizing seven domains.

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Oct 9, 7:46 AM fastcompany.com FBI seizes Chinese hacking tools used for cyberattacks on critical U.S. infrastructure
Oct 9, 1:36 AM securityweek.com US Disrupts Chinese State-Sponsored Hacking Tools
Oct 8, 11:39 PM thehackernews.com FBI Seizes 7 Domains, Disrupts Flax Typhoon Tools Used in Critical Infrastructure Intrusions
Oct 8, 2:59 PM theregister.com US disrupts Chinese hacking tools as 7 govts warn of PRC spies stealing sensitive data worldwide
Oct 8, 2:42 PM bleepingcomputer.com FBI disrupts Chinese hacking tools used to breach critical infrastructure
Oct 8, 11:31 AM abcnews.com The FBI has seized tools used by Chinese hackers for cyber operations, officials say