A coordinated U.S. cybersecurity operation has dismantled a Chinese state-backed hacking network accused of infiltrating government systems, including the Department of Justice. Authorities seized two key hacking tools—QScan and QTRouter—linked to a group working for a Chinese technology firm, marking a direct response to persistent cyber threats against U.S. agencies. The disruption follows an investigation into unauthorized access attempts targeting sensitive infrastructure, raising concerns over foreign interference in domestic networks. Details on the scope of the breach and broader implications for cybersecurity policy remain under review.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that it disrupted a Chinese hacking operation that targeted its network and other sensitive U.S. agencies. The DOJ said in a statement that it seized hacking platforms “QScan” and “QTRouter,” which were operated by a state-run group employed by Chinese-based firm, Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Co. These platforms...
