Suspected Chinese Hackers Targeted the Washington Post

Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 16, 2025

Suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers reportedly targeted the Washington Post journalists covering national security and economic policy, according to an internal memo and media reports.

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In an internal memo sent to the Washington Post staff on Sunday, Executive Editor Matt Murray said its journalists may have been targeted, the Wall Street Journal reported. The Post told employees to reset their passwords.

"We do not believe this unauthorized intrusion impacted any additional Post systems or has had any impact for our customers," Murray added.

The publication has not disclosed the identity of victims. The Wall Street Journal reported the hack compromised Microsoft accounts of journalists covering national security and economic policy, including matters related to China.

Neither the Washington Post nor Microsoft responded to requests for comments. The Post is ...