US sanctions Integrity Technology Group for alleged cyberattacks linked to Chinese hacking group

The US has sanctioned China's Integrity Technology Group for alleged involvement in cyberattacks linked to the Flax Typhoon hacking group. This group is associated with China's Ministry of State Security and has reportedly compromised over 250,000 devices globally. The sanctions were announced on January 3, with the US Department of State accusing Integrity Tech of targeting critical infrastructure under direction from the Chinese government. FBI Director Christopher Wray previously claimed the company was involved in intelligence gathering for Chinese security agencies. China has denied these allegations, calling them "groundless" and accusing the US and its allies of making unwarranted conclusions. The Flax Typhoon group is part of a broader concern regarding Chinese cyberespionage activities targeting sensitive data and infrastructure.