The U.S. Department of Justice announced the dismantling of a Chinese-linked hacker operation that had compromised multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the U.S. Senate.
Federal authorities seized domains associated with two hacking platforms—QScan and QTRouter—used in the cyberespionage campaign. The operation, described as a coordinated effort, targeted sensitive government systems, though the extent of data accessed remains undisclosed. The announcement follows a broader U.S. crackdown on state-sponsored cyber threats, with officials emphasizing the disruption of infrastructure facilitating espionage activities.
China has repeatedly denied involvement in state-backed cyber operations, a stance reiterated in response to the allegations. The dismantling reflects ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing over digital security and espionage, with prior incidents involving similar claims of Chinese state-linked cyber activities.
The Federal Reserve, NASA, and the Department of Justice were among the agencies identified as affected, though no operational details were provided regarding the impact on their systems. The seizure of QScan and QTRouter domains marks a significant step in disrupting tools used to infiltrate government networks.
