US revises statements suggesting Chinese hackers attacked agencies
Summary
The US Department of Justice corrected earlier statements to clarify that several government agencies were targeted, but not all were hacked, by Chinese state-sponsored hackers. The hackers have tried to access networks of agencies like NASA, the Senate, and the Federal Reserve, with some successful breaches at specific labs and contractors.Key Facts
- The US Justice Department updated its statement to say agencies were targeted, not all were hacked.
- Agencies named include NASA, the Senate, the Federal Reserve, Department of Energy, and others.
- Some breaches happened in September 2024 at DOE National Laboratories, NIH, an HHS agency, and a security device maker.
- NASA’s breach attempt was unsuccessful due to timely software fixes.
- Hackers have targeted US federal networks since at least 2018.
- A joint cybersecurity advisory reported successful data thefts from defense contractors, financial institutions, and universities in May 2024.
- Unsuccessful hacking attempts also targeted the US Senate and a hospital in 2026.
- The Chinese Embassy denied wrongdoing and said the US uses cybersecurity claims to discredit China.
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