DOJ Takes Down QScan and QTRouter Hacking Tools (Aug 2026)
eventIntelligence & Surveillance · Darknet & Cyber
The DOJ took down QScan and QTRouter, hacking tools used by Chinese government hackers.
Who they are
The DOJ, the FBI and Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company[1].
What they do
The DOJ announced the takedown of QScan and QTRouter, tools Chinese government hackers used to breach federal agencies since 2018.
How it works
The tools were run by Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company, the FBI seized botnet domains, and the announcement came on Wednesday, around August 26, 2026.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under China.
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~2026-08-26: DOJ announced (Wednesday) takedown of QScan and QTRouter, tools Chinese government hackers used to breach federal agencies since 2018; run by Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology Company; FBI seized botnet domains. [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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