Technology · 21 October 2025
China Alleges Prolonged US Cyber Intrusions at National Time Service Centre

Chinese authorities claim the US National Security Agency conducted covert cyber operations against the National Time Service Centre in Xi'an since March 2022. Officials state that attackers accessed staff devices and internal systems, extracting sensitive data. The facility, which maintains China’s standard time, supports sectors such as finance, communications, and defence. The US has not issued an official response to these allegations.
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