Taiwanese Citizens Arrested for Purchase of Data Stolen by China-Based Hacking Group

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Taiwanese Citizens Arrested for Purchase of Data Stolen by China-Based Hacking Group

A ceremony to unveil the Cyber Security Investigation Office in New Taipei City on April 24, 2020. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Local investigators recently announced the arrest of two Taiwanese citizens for allegedly purchasing personal data stolen by a China-based hacking group known as “CrazyHunter,” which began targeting institutions in Taiwan earlier this year.

Taiwan’s Investigation Bureau, an agency under the Ministry of Justice, announced on Aug. 28 the result of its investigation against CrazyHunter after being alerted by local hospitals and companies that had been hit by ransomware in February and March.

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