FBI Investigates Chinese Hackers Targeting Major US Law Firms in Sophisticated Cyber Campaign

Oct 08, 2025 08:27 am CST

The FBI is investigating multiple cyber intrusions at prominent US law firms allegedly conducted by Chinese hackers, with Williams & Connolly confirming unauthorized access to attorney email accounts through a zero-day vulnerability. While the firm states no client files were compromised from their databases, the incident highlights ongoing concerns about China's alleged cyber campaigns targeting American intellectual property and sensitive information.