China Accuses NSA of Cyberattacks During Asian Winter Games, Names Alleged Operatives

Chinese authorities claim the NSA targeted critical infrastructure in Heilongjiang province and implicate two U.S. universities in the alleged operations.

• 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.

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