Chinese national arrested over malware connected to OPM, Anthem hacks

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Chinese national arrested over malware connected to OPM, Anthem hacks

Nabbed while travelling through LA.

A Chinese national travelling in Los Angeles has been arrested for allegedly distributing malware that has been linked to hacks on the US Office of Personnel Management and insurer Anthem. Yu Pingan was arrested this week at Los Angeles International Airport over accusations he conspired ...

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