An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Summary
Ars Technica article reports that Google's Threat Intelligence Group had an undercover analyst inside TeamPCP during a major supply-chain hacking campaign. It details how Google warned victims, revoked stolen credentials, and shared intel with law enforcement, while noting a rare AI-created exploit and internal security missteps within TeamPCP. The piece underscores a shift toward disruption in cyber defense and the role of threat intelligence in mitigating large-scale supply-chain attacks.