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Silk Typhoon

Coverage of Silk Typhoon in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 27 · 19:56 UTCMost recent: Apr 28 · 07:57 UTC
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  • SECURITYApr 28 · 07:57 UTCTHE HACKER NEWS
    Chinese Silk Typhoon Hacker Extradited to U.S. Over COVID Research Cyberattacks

    A Chinese national, Xu Zewei, accused of being part of the state-sponsored Silk Typhoon hacking group, was extradited to the U.S. from Italy after allegedly orchestrating cyberattacks against American organizations and government agencies between 2020 and 2021. He was arrested in July 2025 for his alleged involvement in these attacks.

  • SECURITYApr 27 · 19:56 UTCBLEEPING COMPUTER
    Alleged Silk Typhoon hacker extradited to US for cyberespionage

    A Chinese national accused of leading the Silk Typhoon cyberespionage operation for China's intelligence services has been extradited from Italy to the United States to face criminal charges. The case highlights international cooperation in combating state-sponsored cybercrime.

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