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A breakthrough for the group on the trail of Chinese hackers

NPR | By Jenna McLaughlin
Published October 28, 2026 at 4:53 PM CDT

Chinese government hackers are secretly burrowing into critical networks using creative new methods.

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Jenna McLaughlin
Jenna McLaughlin is NPR's cybersecurity correspondent, focusing on the intersection of national security and technology.