US thwarts Chinese cyberattacks targeting NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate
The US says it has foiled Chinese hacker attacks on key institutions, including NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate.
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AIThe United States has announced it has foiled cyberattacks by Chinese hackers targeting critical infrastructure.
Officials said the attacks, carried out by Chinese hackers, targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the US Senate.
According to CNN, hackers linked to the Chinese military and intelligence services used a Chinese technology company to cover their tracks, breach targeted networks, and enhance the effectiveness of their attacks, according to the Department of Justice.
Other targets included US military networks, hospitals, energy companies, and defense contractors.