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China Targets Americans Linked to Winter Games Cyberattacks

4/15/2025

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Chinese authorities have placed three individuals—Katheryn A. Wilson, Robert J. Snelling, and Stephen W. Johnson—on a wanted list, accusing them of orchestrating cyberattacks during the Asian Winter Games in Harbin. These attacks, aimed at vital infrastructure and personal data, have intensified the already fraught relations between the U.S. and China amidst ongoing trade tensions.

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Chinese authorities have placed three individuals—Katheryn A. Wilson, Robert J. Snelling, and Stephen W. Johnson—on a wanted list, accusing them of orchestrating cyberattacks during the Asian Winter Games in Harbin. These attacks, aimed at vital infrastructure and personal data, have intensified the already fraught relations between the U.S. and China amidst ongoing trade tensions.