GoKawiilFBI, DOJ disable Flax Typhoon hacking tools linked to Chinese firm
The FBI and Justice Department announced the seizure and disabling of two hacking tools, 'Microscan' and 'FishHub,' used by the group known as Flax Typhoon to scan networks and conduct phishing attacks. Targets reportedly included a U.S. power company, airports in Japan and Poland, Taiwanese universities, an international NGO, and Taiwanese infrastructure firms. Officials say the operation was run by China-based Integrity Technology Group, which the FBI identifies as the actual entity behind Flax Typhoon.
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The action shows U.S. law enforcement shifting toward directly disabling attacker infrastructure rather than just issuing indictments, which could temporarily disrupt ongoing espionage or sabotage capabilities against critical sectors. China's foreign ministry denied wrongdoing, saying it opposes hacking, suggesting the diplomatic dispute over state-linked cyber activity will continue despite this operational setback for the group.
- FBI and DOJ disabled hacking tools 'Microscan' and 'FishHub' tied to Flax Typhoon.
- Targets included a U.S. power company, foreign airports, universities and infrastructure firms.
- China's foreign ministry denied government involvement in hacking activities.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-09
Published there as: “FBI seizes Chinese hacking tools used for cyberattacks on critical U.S. infrastructure”
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