US Sanctions Chinese Firm Over Cyberattack Threat to Human Safety
Key Points The U.S. sanctioned Sichuan Silence and employee Guan Tianfeng for cyberattacks. The malware targeted 80,000 firewalls globally, including critical infrastructure. The attack threatened oil rig operations, risking potential loss of life. Ransomware was deployed to encrypt and paralyze networks. Sichuan Silence was previously linked to misinformation campaigns by Meta. Beijing denies any involvement in hacking or malicious cyber activities. The United States has sanctioned Chengdu-based Sichuan Silence Information Technology Company and one of its employees, Guan Tianfeng, for...
