China Blamed for String of Hacks Targeting US Federal Agencies and Hospitals

The US Justice Department has attributed a string of hacks targeting federal agencies and hospitals to China. The breaches allegedly occurred in various sectors, including healthcare and energy, with some incidents dating back to 2019.

A person familiar with the breach at the Federal Reserve revealed that the incident was limited in scope and that the organization had worked with the FBI to investigate it at the time.

The Chinese government has denied allegations of state-run hacking operations targeting the US, pushing back against reports of its involvement in previous breaches. The country's ambassador in Washington stated that China 'firmly opposes and combats all forms of cyberattacks in accordance with the law.'