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Chinese Hackers Launch Widespread Cyberattack on US Government Agencies and Institutions

US officials announced that Chinese hackers have launched a massive cyber-espionage campaign targeting numerous US government agencies, including NASA and the Senate, compromising sensitive information. The campaign allegedly compromised hospitals and other critical infrastructure as well.

US officials revealed an alleged Chinese cyber-espionage campaign that targeted hospitals, NASA, the Senate and other federal agencies, compromising their computer systems and stealing sensitive information, according to sources who said China had been carrying out sophisticated hacking operations against key US targets for years.

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