Hey cyber enthusiasts! In an unexpected twist straight out of a spy thriller, Harbin City authorities have placed three U.S. citizens on a reward notice over alleged cyberattacks during the 2025 Asian Winter Games. The suspected agents—Katheryn Wilson, Robert Snelling, and Stephen Johnson—are accused of launching repeated digital strikes against critical information infrastructure and enterprises across the Chinese mainland.
According to a statement from the city's public security bureau on its official Weibo account, these operations were orchestrated by the Office of Tailored Access Operation (TAO), an agency affiliated with the U.S. National Security Agency. The bureau also noted that TAO was behind a major cyberattack in 2022 that targeted a leading Chinese aviation university.
Calling all tech fans and digital explorers—this saga feels just like a blockbuster movie filled with digital ninjas and high-stakes online battles! 🔍💻 Stay tuned as we track this evolving cyber drama in our increasingly connected world.
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China names U.S. 'secret agents' involved in Harbin 2025 cyberattacks
cgtn.com
