US sanctions Chinese cyber firm linked to Flax Typhoon hacks

The targeted hacking of hundreds of thousands of innocent victims in the United States and around the world shows the breadth and aggressiveness of PRC state-sponsored hackers [...] We will continue to work with our partners inside and outside government, using every tool at our disposal, to defend and maintain global cybersecurity."

U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan for the Western District of Pennsylvania (in September when the investigation was revealed by the FBI

Flax Typhoon is a state-sponsored Chinese malicious cyber group that has been active since at least 2021, targeting organizations within U.S. critical infrastructure sectors [...] Flax Typhoon exploits publicly known vulnerabilities to gain initial access to victims' computers and then leverages legitimate remote access software to maintain persistent control over their network."