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US Says Chinese Hackers Targeted Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve and Senate

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The United States said it has disrupted a China-linked cyber operation accused of targeting sensitive government agencies including the Justice Department, NASA, the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Senate.

The Justice Department said it seized domains connected to two hacking platforms, QScan and QTRouter, which were allegedly used in cyber campaigns against government institutions, critical infrastructure and private companies.

Authorities linked the platforms to Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company, a China-based firm whose clients allegedly included China’s Ministry of State Security and the People’s Liberation Army.

According to U.S. court documents, the hackers have operated since at least 2018, exploiting vulnerabilities to access sensitive networks. Some attempts failed, including an effort to compromise NASA systems in 2019 and unsuccessful attempts against Senate networks in March 2026.

Other operations allegedly resulted in data theft from defense contractors, financial institutions and universities, while additional targets included Energy Department laboratories, the National Institutes of Health and healthcare-related agencies.

China’s embassy in Washington said Beijing opposes cyberattacks and accused the United States of using cybersecurity allegations to discredit China.

The case highlights continued concern in Washington over Chinese-linked cyber campaigns targeting government agencies, telecommunications networks and other strategically important systems.

US warns of escalating Iranian cyberattacks on infrastructure

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U.S. authorities have warned that Iranian-backed hacking campaigns targeting critical infrastructure have intensified following the escalation of regional hostilities.

According to a joint advisory issued by agencies including the FBI, National Security Agency and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, attackers are focusing on industrial control systems widely used across essential sectors.

Targets and Methods

The hackers are primarily exploiting:

  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • SCADA systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

These systems are critical for operating infrastructure such as:

  • Energy grids
  • Water and wastewater facilities
  • Government service systems

Attack techniques include:

  • Manipulating system display data
  • Extracting sensitive operational configurations
  • Interfering with real-time control processes

In several cases, the activity has already resulted in operational disruption and financial losses.

Strategic Intent

U.S. officials assess that the campaigns aim to create “disruptive effects” within the United States, signaling a shift from espionage toward potential sabotage.

The warning aligns with broader geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the United States, with threats extending to infrastructure targets both domestically and across the Gulf region.

Agencies Involved

The advisory was jointly issued by multiple agencies, including:

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • National Security Agency
  • Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Department of Energy
  • U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force

Risk Implications

The targeting of industrial control systems is particularly concerning because:

  • Many are internet-exposed with weak security configurations
  • They often run legacy software with limited patching
  • Disruption can have physical-world consequences, not just digital impact

Outlook

The escalation indicates a broader trend:

  • Cyber operations are increasingly integrated into geopolitical conflict
  • Critical infrastructure is becoming a primary attack surface
  • Defensive readiness for industrial systems is now a national security priority

Organizations operating ICS/SCADA environments are likely to face heightened pressure to:

  • Harden network exposure
  • Implement real-time monitoring
  • Segment operational technology (OT) from IT systems

Hacker Claims Breach of Police Tip Data

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A hacker has claimed to have accessed and stolen more than 8 million confidential law enforcement tips from a U.S.-based platform.

The attacker said they infiltrated P3 Global Intel, a service used by police, federal agencies and schools to collect anonymous tips, and extracted around 93 gigabytes of data. The breach was reportedly achieved through social engineering and a system vulnerability.

The claims have not been fully verified, though some reports suggest portions of the data may be authentic. Neither the company nor the FBI has provided an immediate response.

If confirmed, the breach could raise serious concerns about the security of sensitive reporting systems used by authorities, as well as the privacy of individuals who submit confidential information.