US seizes two domains in case alleging Chinese-linked hacking of government networks
U.S. authorities seized two domains allegedly used in a campaign targeting NASA, the Senate and other government networks since 2018.
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- authorities seized two domains allegedly used in a campaign targeting NASA, the Senate and other government networks since 2018.
United States authorities have seized two internet domains allegedly used by Chinese-linked hackers to target sensitive government networks, according to a report published on August 26, 2026.
The reported targets included NASA, the U.S. Senate and other government agencies. Authorities allege that the activity dates back to 2018, pointing to a long-running campaign rather than a single recent intrusion.
The domain seizures are an enforcement step aimed at disrupting infrastructure allegedly used in the operation. The attribution remains an allegation by U.S. authorities; the available source record does not establish whether specific systems were compromised or what information may have been accessed.
