DOJ Disrupts Chinese Hacking Operation Targeting NASA, Federal Reserve, and Senate
Source Summary
The Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it disrupted a Chinese hacking operation targeting its network and other sensitive U.S. agencies including NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate. The DOJ seized hacking platforms "QScan" and "QTRouter," which were operated by a state-run group employed by Chinese-based firm Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Co.
Why it matters
The disruption of this operation demonstrates U.S. law enforcement action against state-sponsored cyber threats targeting critical government and financial institutions.
