Chinese hackers preparing to attack critical US infrastructure: FBI


by TheHill

TheHill— Hackers linked to the Chinese government are waiting for the right moment to “deal a devastating blow” to U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday. The Chinese hacking group known as Volt Typhoon has gained access to many American companies in critical sectors, including energy, water and more, Wray said during a speech at Vanderbilt

FOX News—Chinese hackers preparing to ‘physically wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure: FBI director. Chinese hackers are developing the "ability to physically wreak havoc on our critical infrastructure at a time of its choosing," FBI director Christopher Wray said this week. He added that the hackers are waiting "for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow." The hacking campaign, known as Volt Typhoon, has embedded itself successfully in several American critical infrastructure companies that include telecommunications, energy and water, and others, he said.  FBI DIRECTOR SAYS CHINA IS...

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The Independent—Chinese hackers are burrowed into US infrastructure and seek to strike ‘devastating blow’: FBI. China wants to target critical infrastructure like water facilities and energy grids, FBI director said