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Hacker Group Steals 10 Petabytes from China’s Supercomputing Center

4/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

FlamingChina, a hacker group, claims it breached the National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin, China, and stole over 10 petabytes of data, including classified documents and missile schematics.
Experts say theft could be the largest data breach from China to date.
The group reportedly gained access through a compromised VPN and exfiltrated data over several months without detection.
CNN has requested comment from Chinese authorities and has not received a response.

History

Historical Context

In 2015, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management experienced a significant data breach, compromising 22.1 million records, primarily linked to the Chinese government’s Jiangsu State Security Department. This incident underscored vulnerabilities in U.S. cybersecurity practices. The recent breach at the National Supercomputing Center by FlamingChina reflects ongoing threats, emphasizing the need for enhanced defenses against sophisticated cyberattacks targeting national security.

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Story summary

FlamingChina, a hacker group, claims it breached the National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin, China, and stole over 10 petabytes of data, including classified documents and missile schematics.
Experts say theft could be the largest data breach from China to date.
The group reportedly gained access through a compromised VPN and exfiltrated data over several months without detection.
CNN has requested comment from Chinese authorities and has not received a response.

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