China Claims US Cyberattack Threatens National Time Center and Security Systems

China has accused the U.S. National Security Agency of a prolonged cyberattack on its National Time Service Center, raising alarms over potential disruptions to critical systems.

• Chinas State Security Ministry announced that the U.S. National Security Agency has been conducting a cyberattack on the National Time Service Center, threatening national security.
• The infiltration is said to pose risks to communication networks, financial systems, and the power supply, potentially impacting the international standard time.
• Beijings warning highlights concerns over cyber espionage, with implications for mobile phone security and broader geopolitical tensions between China and the U.S.