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Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. National Guard Network

7/16/2025

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A Chinese cyber espionage group, Salt Typhoon, infiltrated a U.S. state's National Guard network for almost a year, compromising sensitive military data. The Department of Defense acknowledged the breach, but the National Guard assured that operations remain unaffected. In response, China refuted the allegations, asserting that the U.S. has no proof of its involvement.

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Story summary

A Chinese cyber espionage group, Salt Typhoon, infiltrated a U.S. state's National Guard network for almost a year, compromising sensitive military data. The Department of Defense acknowledged the breach, but the National Guard assured that operations remain unaffected. In response, China refuted the allegations, asserting that the U.S. has no proof of its involvement.