US Disrupts Chinese Hacking Operation Targeting Justice Department, NASA, and Federal Reserve

The United States has dismantled a significant Chinese hacking operation that targeted key government entities. The Justice Department announced the seizure of domains used by two hacking platforms, QScan and QTRouter, which were part of a broader campaign.

These platforms allegedly operated by Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company, a firm based in China. US authorities stated that this company's clients include China's civil intelligence agency, the Ministry of State Security, and the People's Liberation Army.

Since 2018, the hackers reportedly used sophisticated tools to compromise critical infrastructure and sensitive networks both within the US and internationally. The extent of their access varied, with unsuccessful attempts to breach NASA networks in August 2019 and successful intrusions into three Energy Department labs and a US security device manufacturer in September 2024.

This operation is the latest in a series of cyber intrusions linked to China, which have affected numerous sensitive US government and private networks in recent years. Previous campaigns have also been associated with compromising networks of the US House of Representatives and major telecommunications companies.

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The Justice Department stated that it seized domains used by two hacking platforms, named QScan and QTRouter, which were noted to have been used as part of the campaign.