The FBI alleges a series of hacking operations originating from China have targeted U.S. entities, including the Senate, NASA, and hospitals, dating back to 2018. An FBI affidavit details the alleged activity, which included the use of botnets. The agency has seized hacking tools it claims were used in these attacks. The U.S. RT reports that China has rejected the allegations.
According to the FBI, the targets also included the Department of Energy and other critical networks. The Register reports that Beijing's botnets were busted as part of the operation. While the extent of the compromised data remains unknown, the alleged hacking campaign spans several years and demonstrates a sustained effort to penetrate U.S. infrastructure. Left and center sources focus on the scope of the alleged attacks and the FBI’s response, while right-leaning coverage emphasizes China’s denial of the accusations. The current status of the investigation and potential repercussions remain unsettled.
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