The Chinese government’s so-called hack-for-hire ecosystem is raising global alarm, according to a senior FBI official, who warns that it has spun 'out of control.' The system allows cybercriminals a degree of plausible deniability, but they risk arrest when crossing international borders.This warning comes as FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman highlights the extradition of Xu Zewei, a 34-year-old Chinese national accused of spearheading widespread hacking campaigns under Beijing’s direction. Xu was apprehended in Milan in 2025 and was subsequently sent to the U.S. following an Italian court's decision.Despite the protection Xu and his peers enjoyed in China, international raids show…