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U.S. says it disrupted Chinese hackers who broke into major federal institutions

Washington said it had disrupted a Chinese hacking operation tied to intrusions or attempted intrusions at the Justice Department, NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate.

Why it matters: Cyber breach

First recorded Aug 27, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 27, 2026

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