In a bold announcement, the Chinese mainland public security bureau has issued a reward notice for three U.S. citizens—Katheryn Wilson, Robert Snelling, and Stephen Johnson—accused of carrying out repeated cyberattacks during the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin. 🚨
The official statement on its Weibo account revealed that these individuals are allegedly linked to the Office of Tailored Access Operation (TAO), an entity under the U.S. National Security Agency. Authorities claim that the TAO masterminded not only these attacks on critical information infrastructure and enterprises but was also behind a 2022 cyberattack on a leading Chinese aviation university.
This development has sparked conversations around cybersecurity and international digital conflicts, highlighting the urgent need to safeguard our interconnected world. Stay tuned as more updates roll in! 💻
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China names U.S. 'secret agents' involved in Harbin 2025 cyberattacks
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