Chinese state-sponsored hacker arrested in US-Italy extradition
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 21:55 UTC · 1 source
The FBI has arrested a Chinese state-sponsored hacker following extradition from Italy. The individual is accused of targeting COVID-19 research data as part of a broader cyber espionage campaign. The arrest highlights ongoing tensions between the US and China over intellectual property theft and cybersecurity threats.
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Cycle: Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 21:55 UTC · First reported: 1h ago