The US And UK Threaten Sanctions Against APT31 Hacking Group Allegedly Supported By China

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JAKARTA - The governments of the United States and Britain have taken action against a company and individuals linked to the APT31 hacking group suspected of having the support of the Chinese government. The group is accused of involvement in widespread cyber attacks and is said to be a serious threat to global cybersecurity.

US and British authorities have accused APT31, which China's Ministry of State Security claims has carried out a series of cyberattacks involving millions of people, including government officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, and companies in various sectors.

In its charge, authorities named APT31 the main actor in a campaign of widespread cyber espionage for more than a decade, with the main targets primarily in the US and UK. The attack was allegedly carried out for foreign intelligence and Chinese economic espionage.

This action is part of the US and UK's efforts to respond to serious threats to national and international cybersecurity. The governments of the two countries have imposed sanctions on companies and individuals involved in the hacking activity, as a measure to signal firmly that cyberattacks will not be tolerated.

Amid growing concerns about global cybersecurity, these measures demonstrate the US and UK's commitment to protecting their cyber infrastructure and taking firm action against hacking carried out by other countries. Nonetheless, China has denied the allegations and stressed the importance of stopping politicization of cybersecurity issues and international cooperation to address the threat.