The person at the center of this case
78.8 million individuals affected by data theft; primary victim is a large health benefits company in Indiana
Justice for 78.8 million individuals affected by data theft; primary victim is a large health benefits company in Indiana — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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Fujie Wang is believed to be residing in Shenzhen, China—what are the barriers to extradition and apprehension?
How was the stolen data ultimately used or monetized after being encrypted and sent to China?
What specific vulnerabilities in the health benefits company's network were exploited during the intrusion?
On May 7, 2019, a federal grand jury indicted Fujie Wang and an associate for conspiracy to commit fraud and computer intrusion targeting a major U.S. health benefits company in Indiana. Between February 2014 and January 2015, the alleged hacking group accessed computer networks and stole personal data on approximately 78.8 million individuals, including names, Social Security numbers, health IDs, and financial information. The case remains active as Wang is believed to be residing in Shenzhen, China, and efforts continue to locate and apprehend him.
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Who is the second individual indicted alongside Fujie Wang, and what is their current status?
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Conspiracy to Commit Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Computers; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Intentional Damage to a Protected Computer Caution: On May 7, 2019, a grand jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division, indicted two individuals for conspiracy to commit fraud and related activity in connection with computers, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and causing intentional damage to a protected computer. The subjects, including Fujie Wang, were alleged members of a hacking group operating in China that conducted intrusion campaigns targeting the computer systems of large businesses in the United States, including a large health benefits company in Indiana.
It is alleged that, between February of 2014 and January of 2015, the subjects conspired to intentionally access computer networks to identify and ultimately steal data concerning approximately 78.8 million persons from computer networks, including names, health identification numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, employment information, and income data. Once the information was collected, it was allegedly placed in encrypted files and sent to destinations in China.
Remarks: Fujie Wang is known to reside in Shenzhen, China.
Alleged hacking group begins targeting computer systems of large U.S. businesses
Data theft operations cease; approximately 78.8 million records stolen
Grand jury in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana indicts Fujie Wang and associate for conspiracy to commit fraud, wire fraud, and computer damage