Cyberattacks Targeted 9th Asian Winter Games, Report Reveals

A report by the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center revealed cyberattacks targeting the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin. These attacks aimed to disrupt the event and steal data, primarily targeting critical network infrastructure.

The report, "Cyber Threat Report of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025," indicated that most attacks originated from the US, the Netherlands, and other countries. The games took place from February 7 to 14, with a surge in attacks between those dates.

Despite the attacks, the cybersecurity team prevented any major impact. The US was the source of the majority of attacks, followed by Singapore, the Netherlands, Germany, and South Korea.

The report highlighted that attacks on critical infrastructure also came from the US and its allies. The report also referenced previous cyberattacks on Chinese tech firms from US intelligence agencies. Based on the analysis, the cybersecurity team suspected the attacks were linked to the US government.

China condemned the attacks and stated it would submit evidence to authorities. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed concern and urged the US to take responsibility. An expert stated the report refuted US claims about Chinese cyberattacks, citing the US's history of cyber espionage.