Overview

• The breach, detected June 13, gave intruders access to email accounts of journalists covering national security, economic policy and China.
• The Post has required all employees to reset their login credentials and enlisted cybersecurity specialists to conduct an ongoing internal investigation.
• Initial probes indicate possible involvement of a foreign government, though China’s foreign ministry has denied any role.
• Internal assessments conclude that other newsroom systems and subscriber data remain secure since sensitive information is usually shared via encrypted platforms such as Slack and Signal.
• Journalist associations in Germany and elsewhere have urged media outlets to strengthen cyber defenses after the incident exposed vulnerabilities.