US Department of Justice
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“among the targets of QTFY”
US Department of Justice · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-29
The Justice Department issued a newly edited statement correcting earlier claims that several government agencies were victims of Chinese hackers.
“described all agencies as victims whereas the government’s affidavit made clear that all were targeted but only some were compromised”
US Department of Justice · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-29
The Justice Department explained its correction to the August 26 news release about Chinese hacking allegations.
“Edits have been made to ensure this press release accurately reflects the government’s allegations in the affidavit in support of the domain seizures.”
US Department of Justice · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-29
A note at the bottom of the revised Justice Department press release explains why edits were made.
“production of child sexual abuse material, abetting the distribution of animal crushing videos, and possessing and accessing with the intent to view”
US Department of Justice · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-20
The justice department described the charges for which Spitze was sentenced.
“other Iranian government and university clients”
US Department of Justice · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
The DoJ said many attacks were conducted for the IRGC as well as other Iranian government and university clients.
“stealing access to non-Iranian scientific resources”
US Department of Justice · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
The DoJ said the Mabna Institute was founded in 2013 to help Iranian academic organisations obtain access to non-Iranian scientific resources.