A global hacking collective known as APT41 has been accused by United States (US) authorities of targeting company servers for ransom, compromising government networks and spying on Hong Kong activists. Seven members of the group – including five Chinese nationals – were charged by the US Justice Department on Wednesday. Some experts say they are tied to the Chinese state, while others speculate money was their only motive. What do we really know about APT41? Who Are They? Five members of the group were expert hackers and current or former employees of Chengdu 404 Network Technology, a