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U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Amid Global Hacking Investigation

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Sichuan Silence for a cyberattack that affected 81,000 devices, while offering rewards for key suspect information.

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In a significant move, the U.S. has sanctioned the Chinese cybersecurity firm Sichuan Silence and unsealed an indictment against Guan Tianfeng, who allegedly exploited firewall vulnerabilities affecting devices globally. The U.S. is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to Guan's arrest. Over 81,000 firewall devices were compromised in a 2020 cyberattack, targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S. China has condemned the sanctions, asserting its legal rights, while U.S. officials emphasize ongoing threats from Chinese cyber actors.

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