China Claims the U.S. Hacked Their Encryption Provider — But Here's the Other Side 
China just accused the United States of hacking one of its top encryption firms.
But let's be clear: Reality tells a different story.
- China's CNCERT claims that U.S. intelligence agencies launched a cyberattack in 2024 targeting cryptographic systems and stealing sensitive government data.
- The alleged breach exploited a CRM vulnerability, using malware and stealth tactics to siphon off files over six months.
Sounds dramatic — but here’s the problem:
- The United States operates under strict cybersecurity and intelligence laws, including oversight by courts, Congress, and multiple agencies.
- Reckless commercial espionage, especially against civilian firms, goes against official U.S. cyber strategy — which prioritizes national security threats, not corporate theft.
- Whenever U.S. agencies take action in cyberspace, it's targeted, justified, and heavily scrutinized — not the wild, unaccountable hacking China frequently accuses others of.
And let’s not forget:
- China has a long-documented history of widespread cyber-espionage targeting U.S. corporations, defense contractors, and infrastructure.
- Recent U.S. sanctions against Chinese cyber firms highlight ongoing concerns about aggressive hacking coming from China — not the other way around.
In today's information war, accusations fly fast.
But the truth?
The U.S. doesn’t need to steal technology — it leads the world in building it.
Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting data.
It’s about protecting trust.