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US Justice Department clarifies hacking targets

The US Justice Department revised statements about Chinese hackers attacking US agencies. It said the US Senate and the Federal Reserve were targets but were not successfully hacked.
WHO: US Justice Department
WHAT: Revised statements on Chinese hackers’ alleged intrusion, clarifying that the US Senate and Federal Reserve were targets but not successfully hacked.
WHEN: Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 8:46 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The clarification was issued to correct earlier statements about whether the US Senate and Federal Reserve were successfully hacked.

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