Chinese authorities have named three U.S. citizens as suspects in a high-profile cyberattack during the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, sparking a global buzz. Katheryn Wilson, Robert Snelling, and Stephen Johnson are now on an arrest reward list issued by Harbin’s public security bureau, accused of orchestrating cyberattacks linked to the U.S. National Security Agency’s (NSA) Office of Tailored Access Operation (TAO).
The allegations claim the trio targeted China's critical information infrastructure and businesses during the international sporting event, with TAO also blamed for a 2022 breach at a top aviation university. “This is not just hacking—it’s sabotage disguised as espionage,” stated the bureau’s Weibo post, which went viral overnight.
With tensions rising in the digital realm, the case adds fuel to ongoing debates about cybersecurity and global trust. Will this lead to a diplomatic showdown? Stay tuned as more updates unfold.
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China names U.S. 'secret agents' involved in Harbin 2025 cyberattacks
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