US says Chinese hackers breached Fed, NASA, Justice Department

**U.S. Disrupts Chinese‑Linked Hacking Operation Targeting Federal Agencies**

*Washington, D.C., August 28, 2026* — U.S. authorities announced that they have dismantled a hacking operation they say was directed from China and responsible for cyber intrusions against several high‑profile government entities.

The Justice Department disclosed on August 26 that it seized domain names associated with two hacking platforms, identified as “QScan” and “QTRouter.” According to an accompanying affidavit, the platforms were used to conduct a campaign that compromised networks at the Department of Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Federal Reserve, and the U.S. Senate.

The affidavit also listed additional victims, including the Department of Energy, the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, and four unnamed companies located in the United States and South Korea.

U.S. officials allege that the platforms were operated by Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company, a firm based in Nanjing, China. The Justice Department claims the company’s clientele included China’s civilian intelligence agency, the Ministry of State Security, as well as the People’s Liberation Army. The indictment states that the group’s computer infrastructure has been employed to infiltrate critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks worldwide since at least 2018.

The Chinese Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Beijing has historically denied involvement in cyber‑espionage activities.

Cybersecurity analysts note that private contractors in China often provide offensive cyber capabilities to government agencies. “Over the last decade, the number of companies offering niche offensive services has exploded,” said Dakota Cary, a China analyst with SentinelOne.

No arrests have been reported, and the investigation remains ongoing. The Justice Department has not released further details about the scope of the breach or any potential data exfiltrated.

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