CyberSecurity News
US takes down alleged Chinese hacking tools used against Federal Reserve, DOJ and Senate
The Record
· August 26, 2026AI summary
The US Department of Justice has disrupted alleged Chinese state-backed hacking tools. These tools were used to scan, infect, and exploit internet of things devices, and were employed in attacks on federal agencies and various industries. The targets of these attacks included the Federal Reserve, the Department of Justice, and the Senate.
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