FBI Issues $10 Million Bounty on Notorious Chinese Hacker Group

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a massive bounty of $10 million on the heads of members of the notorious Chinese Salt Typhoon hacking group. This move comes as part of the FBI's ongoing efforts to combat cyber threats targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, with a particular focus on state-sponsored hacking groups affiliated with foreign governments.

The Salt Typhoon group has gained notoriety over the past six months for its high-profile attacks, including the hacking of presidential candidate campaign iPhones and the exposure of critical vulnerabilities within the U.S. telecommunications infrastructure. The group's advanced persistent threat (APT) capabilities make it a significant concern for U.S. cybersecurity officials.

Salt Typhoon is known to operate under multiple aliases, including FamousSparrow, Ghost Emperor, and UNC2286. Its activities are believed to be linked to the Ministry of State Security in China, making it a prime example of a state-sponsored hacking group.

The FBI's $10 million bounty is part of its Rewards for Justice program, which offers rewards for information leading to the disruption or dismantling of malicious cyber activities. The agency is seeking information about foreign government-linked individuals participating in cyber threats against U.S. critical infrastructure in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

Members of the public are encouraged to report any information they have about Salt Typhoon activity, particularly information about specific individuals behind the campaign. For more information on how to qualify for the $10 million bounty, readers can refer to the U.S. Department of State's national security rewards program.

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