Chinese hackers target NASA and key US agencies, DOJ alleges
The FBI and Justice Department seized domains tied to QScan and QTRouter, tools allegedly used by China-linked hackers to breach NASA and other agencies.
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- Primary source: Fox News
- Published: Aug 28, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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