FBI Disrupts China-Linked QTFY Hacking Infrastructure Targeting U.S. Organizations

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and the FBI have announced the disruption of two hacking platforms, QScan and QTRouter, operated by a China-linked state-sponsored group known as QTFY. This group, employed by Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company, has been targeting critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks in the U.S., including organizations like NASA, the Federal Reserve, and various government departments. The disruption aims to mitigate ongoing cyber espionage activities.