US officials backpedal on claims that government agencies were hacked by Chinese

Databreaches •Dissent • August 29, 2026

AJ Vicens and Raphael Satter report: U.S. officials are backpedaling on claims that several government agencies were hacked by Chinese spies, now saying that the organizations were among the hackers’ targets. In a freshly edited statement, the Justice Department said Friday that the U.S. Senate, the Federal Reserve, NASA, and others were “among the targets... Source

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US Officials Clarify Cyberattack Claims Involving Chinese Hackers On August 28, 2026, U.S. officials revised previous statements claiming that several government agencies were hacked by Chinese spies. The Justice Department clarified that agencies like the U.S. Senate, Federal Reserve, and NASA were targeted but not necessarily breached. This change followed an internet domain seizure operation linked to a Chinese spy platform known as QTFY. The initial claims suggested that these agencies had been victims of a successful cyberattack. The updated statement emphasized the need for accuracy in reflecting the government's allegations. As of now, specific details regarding which agencies were breached remain unclear, and inquiries to the Justice Department and other agencies have gone unanswered. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China regarding cybersecurity. The impact on national security and the integrity of government operations is still being assessed. 6 sources 43

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