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Justice Revises Statement: Chinese Hackers Targeted, Not Breached

8/29/2026

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The Department of Justice revised its statement to say agencies were only targeted, not breached, by Chinese hackers.
The revised release listed the U.S. Senate, the Federal Reserve (Fed) and NASA as targeted agencies.
The affidavit says Chinese actors have targeted networks since 2018, including the Department of Energy, HHS and NIH.
It alleges September 2024 intrusions at three DOE labs, NIH, an HHS agency and a security device maker.

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The Department of Justice revised its statement to say agencies were only targeted, not breached, by Chinese hackers.
The revised release listed the U.S. Senate, the Federal Reserve (Fed) and NASA as targeted agencies.
The affidavit says Chinese actors have targeted networks since 2018, including the Department of Energy, HHS and NIH.
It alleges September 2024 intrusions at three DOE labs, NIH, an HHS agency and a security device maker.