Chinese Hacking Group Breaches Email Systems Used by Key U.S. House Committees: Report

A cyber espionage group believed to be based in China has reportedly gained unauthorized access to email accounts used by staff working for influential committees in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to a report by the Financial Times published on Wednesday. The information was shared by sources familiar with the investigation.

The group, known as Salt Typhoon, is said to have infiltrated email systems used by personnel associated with the House China committee, along with aides serving on committees overseeing foreign affairs, intelligence, and armed services. The report did not specify the identities of the staff members affected.

Reuters said it was unable to independently confirm the details of the report. Responding to the allegations, Chinese Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu criticized what he described as “unfounded speculation and accusations.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation declined to comment, while the White House and the offices of the four reportedly targeted committees did not immediately respond to media inquiries.

According to one source cited by the Financial Times, it remains uncertain whether the attackers managed to access the personal email accounts of lawmakers themselves. The

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