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US Seizes Domains Used by Chinese Hackers Targeting NASA, Fed Reserve

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The U.S. Department of Justice and FBI have seized three domains used by a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, identified as QTFY, which allegedly infiltrated systems at various U.S. government agencies since 2018. The group utilized malware like QTRouter and QScan to compromise critical infrastructure, including NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate. This action is part of an ongoing investigation that began in 2019, with the U.S. government claiming the group is employed by the Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company. AI

IMPACT Highlights ongoing cyber threats to critical infrastructure and the use of sophisticated malware by state actors.

RANK_REASON Government action against alleged state-sponsored hacking group. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US Seizes Domains Used by Chinese Hackers Targeting NASA, Fed Reserve

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jake Roach ·

    US Justice Department claims Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated systems at NASA, Senate, Federal Reserve, and more — FBI moves forward with domain seizures

    The U.S. Department of Justice and FBI announced domain seizures related to state-sponsored hacking activities that have impacted NASA, the Senate, and more.

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