Did China Use Cyber Espionage to Impersonate Rep. Moolenaar?

Chinese Spies Impersonated US Lawmaker to Deliver Malware to Trade Groups: Report

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. […] The post Chinese Spies Impersonated US Lawmake…

Did China Use Cyber Espionage to Impersonate Rep. Moolenaar?

Key Takeaways:   Cyber espionage operatives posed as Rep. Moolenaar to send spyware-laced documents. The fake emails aimed to steal U.S. strategy before Sweden talks with China. Investigators link the hackers to China’s Ministry of State Security. The FBI is working with partners to track down those responsible In a bold move, hackers tied to the Chinese government launched cyber espionage against U.S. lawmakers. They pretended to be Rep. John …