Overview
- Chinese police in Harbin have accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of conducting advanced cyberattacks during the Asian Winter Games in February 2025.
- The alleged attacks reportedly targeted critical sectors, including energy, transportation, communications, and national defense research institutions in Heilongjiang province.
- Three individuals identified as alleged NSA agents have been named and placed on a wanted list for repeated cyberattacks on China's critical infrastructure.
- Investigations by Chinese authorities also implicated the University of California and Virginia Tech in the alleged operations, though specific details of their involvement remain unclear.
- The report claims the NSA utilized pre-installed backdoors in Microsoft Windows operating systems to sabotage infrastructure, steal confidential information, and cause social disruption.