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China Denies Cyberattack Allegations from Netherlands and US

China Denies Cyberattack Allegations from Netherlands and US

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ThreatCluster •October 10, 2026 at 02:36 UTC
  • •China opposes Dutch claims of cyberattacks, calling them unfounded.
  • •US alleges Chinese hackers targeted critical infrastructure, prompting a rebuttal from China.
  • •Both incidents reflect rising geopolitical tensions in cybersecurity.

China's Embassy in the Netherlands has rejected a Dutch security report accusing Chinese hackers of increasing cyberattacks, calling the claims groundless and filled with false information. The report suggests that Chinese hackers are exploiting edge devices to target the Netherlands, which China disputes, stating it is a victim of cyberattacks itself. In a separate incident, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to US allegations regarding Chinese-linked hacking activities, urging the US to abandon double standards and engage in dialogue. The US Justice Department recently claimed to have seized domains linked to Chinese hackers attempting to infiltrate critical infrastructure systems. Both incidents highlight ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding cybersecurity issues between China, the Netherlands, and the US.

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2026-10-08
China rebuts Dutch security report
China's Embassy in the Netherlands criticized a report claiming increased cyberattacks by Chinese hackers, labeling it as false.
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2026-10-09
China responds to US hacking allegations
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning urged the US to engage in dialogue after allegations of Chinese-linked hacking activities.
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Common questions

What specific allegations were made by the Netherlands?
The Netherlands accused Chinese hackers of exploiting edge devices to conduct cyberattacks, which China denies.
What did the US claim regarding Chinese hackers?
The US Justice Department claimed to have seized domains linked to Chinese hackers attempting to infiltrate critical infrastructure.
How is China responding to these allegations?
China is firmly rejecting the allegations from both the Netherlands and the US, calling them groundless and politically motivated.