Zhang remains at large while his co-conspirator, Xu Zewei, was arrested and extradited to the U.S. earlier this year. Information regarding Zhang, his associates, or their malicious cyber activities can be submitted through a Tor based tip line.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Chinese Hacker Zhang Yu
Cybersecurity13 days ago
Zhang Yu allegedly accessed the files of American scientists and universities without authorization to acquire sensitive research data. The Department of State's Rewards for Justice program is seeking tips on his location and offering up to $10 million for information leading to his arrest. Prosecutors accuse Zhang of working for China's Ministry of State Security to target COVID 19 research and of coordinating HAFNIUM hacking operations against Microsoft Exchange servers.
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