China Accuses US National Security Agency of Cyberattack
In a public statement, China's Ministry of State Security alleged the NSA conducted a multi-stage attack on its National Time Service Center.
Public Accusation
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) publicly accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of conducting a "premeditated" cyberattack. The target of the alleged operation was the National Time Service Center (NTSC), a critical institution responsible for maintaining China's standard time.
In a post on its official WeChat account, the MSS described the U.S. as a "hacker empire" and the "greatest source of chaos in cyberspace." The ministry warned that a successful attack on the NTSC could have severe consequences, including disruptions to financial systems, power grids, and transportation.
Details of the Alleged Attack
The MSS …
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