Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
Finland has formally accused the Chinese hacking group APT31 for the cyber attack on the country’s Parliament in 2020. APT31, also known as Altaire, Bronze Vinewood, Judgement Panda, and Violet Typhoon, has been active since at least 2010. The U.S. and the U.K. have also blamed the group for engaging in cyber espionage campaigns. China has denied these accusations and urged the West to stop politicizing cybersecurity issues.
Article Summary:
The Police of Finland (aka Poliisi) has formally accused a Chinese nation-state actor tracked as APT31 for orchestrating a cyber attack targeting the country’s Parliament in 2020. The intrusion, per the authorities, is said to have occurred between fall 2020 and early 2021. APT31, also called Altaire, Bronze Vinewood, Judgement Panda, and Violet Typhoon, is a Chinese state-backed group that has been active since at least 2010. Earlier this week, the U.K. and the U.S. blamed the adversarial collective for engaging in a widespread cyber espionage campaign targeting businesses, government officials, dissidents, and politicians. China has denied these accusations and called for an end to politicizing cybersecurity issues.
