Chinese National Extradited to U.S. for Cyber Espionage Targeting COVID-19 Research
Xu Zewei, a Chinese national, has been extradited from Italy to the United States to face charges related to a series of cyberattacks allegedly conducted on behalf of the Chinese government. The U.S. Justice Department accuses Xu of exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server to steal COVID-19 research data during the pandemic. These attacks were part of a broader espionage campaign known as HAFNIUM, which targeted various U.S. organizations, including universities and defense contractors. Xu's extradition marks a significant step in holding individuals accountable for state-sponsored cyber activities. 
