Sanctions Against Key Players
The , through , sanctioned Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology and Yin Kecheng for their roles in significant cyberattacks, including the largest telecoms hack in US history by .
These sanctions, part of a broader effort to combat cyber threats, freeze all property and financial assets in the US and prohibit transactions with the sanctioned entities without explicit authorization.
The Cyberattacks and Their Implications
Salt Typhoon, linked to the Chinese state, infiltrated telecoms and internet providers, targeting high-profile communications and potentially accessing sensitive data.
The US Treasury was also targeted, with hackers exploiting a vulnerability in to gain access, highlighting the broad scope of these cyber threats.