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U.S. disrupts China-linked hacking operation targeting federal agencies

13 sourcesUpdated 26 Aug 2026, 2:52 pm Coverage regionsInternational · Global
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Washington reported disrupting a Chinese hacking operation tied to intrusions at the Justice Department, NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the U.S. Senate.

The Justice Department said it seized domains used by the QScan and QTRouter platforms.

Authorities said the domains were part of a campaign linked to a China-based company.

One analysis said the operation was connected to breaches of sensitive government agencies, while another said it also targeted hospitals and defense contractors.

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The Chinese Embassy did not immediately respond or return requests for comment, and Beijing routinely denies involvement in cyber attacks.

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All of the reports agree that U.S. authorities announced a disruption of a China-linked hacking operation and said domains tied to QScan and QTRouter were seized.

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What remains unclear from the available reporting is the full scope of the alleged campaign and the Chinese side's response, since comment was not immediately provided.

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The neutral coverage says the United States announced the disruption of a Chinese hacking operation affecting federal agencies and that Beijing routinely denies responsibility for hacking. It reports the Justice Department seized domains used by QScan and QTRouter. The stories keep the attribution at the level of U.S. allegations and note that the Chinese Embassy did not immediately respond.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: India Today, The Economic Times
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India Today Neutral framing Provisional rating

US says it disrupted China-linked hacking operation targeting key federal agencies

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The United States announced the disruption of a Chinese hacking operation that breached sensitive agencies such as the US Justice Department, NASA, and the Federal Reserve. The Justice Department stated it seized domains used by the QScan and QTRouter platforms, which were allegedly operated by a China-based company. The Chinese Embassy did not immediately respond, while Beijing routinely denies responsibility for hacking activities.

The Economic Times Neutral framing Reported

US says it disrupted Chinese hacking operation targeting government agencies

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Washington reported the disruption of a Chinese hacking operation responsible for intrusions at the US Justice Department, NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the US Senate. The Justice Department stated it seized domains used by the QScan and QTRouter hacking platforms as part of the campaign. The Chinese Embassy did not return messages seeking comment, and Beijing routinely denies involvement in cyber attacks.

The Whistler Newspaper Neutral framing Reported

US Accuses China-Linked Hackers Of Breaching Federal, Military Networks

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United States authorities reported that China-linked hackers targeted federal government networks, hospitals, and defense contractors. The Department of Justice and the FBI announced the court-authorized seizure of three internet domains used to operate two platforms, QScan and QTRouter. According to an FBI affidavit, the hackers work for a private Chinese company connected to China's Ministry of State Security.

Zee News Neutral framing Reported

US says China-linked hackers’ operation targeting key federal agencies disrupted

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The United States announced the disruption of a Chinese cyber-espionage campaign linked to breaches of sensitive government agencies including the US Justice Department, NASA, and the Federal Reserve. The Justice Department stated it seized domains utilized by the QScan and QTRouter platforms, operated by a China-based company with ties to intelligence and military agencies. The Chinese Embassy did not reply to requests for comment.