COVID-19 Research Cyberattacks by Chinese National
Verdict: Suspicious | Risk Score: 7/10 | Severity: high
Category: other
How COVID-19 Research Cyberattacks by Chinese National Works
A Chinese national linked to Silk Typhoon has been extradited to the U.S. for allegedly conducting cyberattacks on COVID-19 research. Xu Zewei is accused of exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities to breach vaccine research systems under the direction of China’s MSS.
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Who Does COVID-19 Research Cyberattacks by Chinese National Target?
General public across India
Red Flags — How to Identify COVID-19 Research Cyberattacks by Chinese National
- cyberattack
- covid-19
- vaccine research
- zero-day
- china
- silk typhoon
- xu zewei
What To Do If You Encounter COVID-19 Research Cyberattacks by Chinese National
- Do not click any links or share personal information
- Block and report the sender immediately
- Report at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930
- Inform your bank if financial details were shared
How to Report COVID-19 Research Cyberattacks by Chinese National in India
- Call 1930 — National Cyber Crime Helpline (24x7)
- File a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in
- Contact your bank immediately if money was lost
- Call RBI helpline: 14440 for banking fraud
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is COVID-19 Research Cyberattacks by Chinese National?
- A Chinese national linked to Silk Typhoon has been extradited to the U.S. for allegedly conducting cyberattacks on COVID-19 research. Xu Zewei is accused of exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities to breach vaccine research systems under the direction of China’s MSS.
- How does COVID-19 Research Cyberattacks by Chinese National work?
- A Chinese national linked to Silk Typhoon has been extradited to the U.S. for allegedly conducting cyberattacks on COVID-19 research. Xu Zewei is accused of exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities to breach vaccine research systems under the direction of China’s MSS.
- How to protect yourself from COVID-19 Research Cyberattacks by Chinese National?
- Do not click any links or share personal information Block and report the sender immediately Report at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 Inform your bank if financial details were shared
- How to report COVID-19 Research Cyberattacks by Chinese National in India?
- Report to cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline). You can also contact your local police station's cyber cell.
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