China-Linked Hack a “Major Cyber Incident”

The FBI has notified members of Congress about a cyber intrusion linked to China that officials classified as a “major incident,” raising concerns about potential national security risks.

According to reporting from Fox News, FBI officials alerted lawmakers last week after determining the breach met the threshold for a significant cybersecurity event. Officials said the attack was attributed to China and could pose a threat to U.S. national security.

The designation of a “major incident” signals the breach may have serious implications for government systems or intelligence activities and requires notification to congressional leadership under federal cybersecurity protocols.

Lawmakers were informed as part of routine oversight procedures following the assessment, though details about the targeted system and the full scope of the intrusion have not been publicly disclosed.

The incident comes amid ongoing warnings from U.S. officials about foreign cyber-espionage campaigns targeting sensitive government infrastructure and communications networks.