Ousted cyber chief warns of sweeping China hacks | JQJO

Tim Haugh, the retired and ousted former head of the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, told 60 Minutes that China has penetrated U.S. networks at scale, even small-town utilities, posing a national threat. He cited an FBI-notified breach in Littleton, Massachusetts, where intruders stole credentials and lay dormant, potentially endangering water systems. Haugh warned the campaign aims to gain leverage in a crisis by distracting the U.S. at home. After recent cyber-defense departures under President Trump, Haugh’s April firing drew criticism from Sen. Mike Rounds. The White House said it is assessing exposure and mitigating damage.