FBI Dismantles China-Linked Hacking Network That Targeted NASA, the Senate and the Federal Reserve

US officials said hackers connected to China broke into computer systems at NASA, the Senate, and other government agencies. Authorities took control of two internet domains that were allegedly used in these attacks going back several years.

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National story. 35 articles from 34 sources. 33 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Aug 29, 2026.

How each side is putting it

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10 sources
Latin TimesLean Left· Aug 29, 2026

FBI Dismantles China-Linked Hacking Network That Targeted NASA, the Senate and the Federal Reserve

TimeLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

U.S. Says Chinese Hackers Targeted Senate, NASA, Hospitals, and More

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Hawaiitribune Herald, West Hawaii Today
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Aug 26, 2026

DOJ: Chinese hackers broke into NASA, Senate, Federal Reserve

SemaforLean Left· Aug 26, 2026

US blames Chinese company for NASA, DOJ hacks

Center

15 sources
Richmond Times-DispatchCenter· Aug 27, 2026

DOJ says it disrupted China hacking operation

BNO NewsCenter· Aug 27, 2026

U.S. seizes China-linked hacking domains used to target NASA, Senate

WISH-TV IndianapolisLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

US moves to block Chinese hacking against hospitals, NASA, Fed, Senate, more

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Aug 27, 2026

Chinese hackers accused of targeting DOJ, NASA, U.S. Senate

The RegisterCenter· Aug 27, 2026

FBI seizes hacking tools it says China used to attack NASA, DOE, US Senate and other critical networks

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8 sources
Fox NewsRight· Aug 28, 2026

Chinese hackers target NASA and key US agencies, DOJ alleges

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· End Time Headlines, Union Leader
End Time HeadlinesLean Right· Aug 28, 2026

US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate

Union LeaderLean Right· Aug 26, 2026

US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate

Breitbart NewsRight· Aug 27, 2026

DOJ: Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Breached Senate, Federal Reserve, Multiple Agences

Billings GazetteLean Right· Aug 27, 2026

DOJ says it disrupted China hacking operation

American GreatnessRight· Aug 27, 2026

Feds: Chinese Hackers Broke Into DoJ, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate

Other outlets

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 26, 2026

US says Chinese-linked hackers attacked NASA, Senate, and gov’t agencies

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Aug 26US says Chinese cyber spies targeted hospitals, government agencies and the military
  2. Aug 26US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate

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Last development · Aug 26 — US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate

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