Chinese hackers preparing to ‘physically wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure: FBI director

FOX News— 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...

The Guardian—FBI chief says Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure. Volt Typhoon hacking campaign is waiting ‘for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow’, says Christopher WrayChinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into US critical infrastructure and are waiting “for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow”, the director of the FBI, Christopher Wray, has warned.An ongoing Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon has successfully gained access to numerous American companies in telecommunications, energy, water and other critical...

GlobeNewswire—Global Physical Security Market for LiDAR Sensors to Exceed US$6 Billion by 2030, Taking Physical Security for Critical Infrastructure to the Next Level. SAN JOSE, Calif., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enhancing physical security, especially perimeter intrusion detection (PID) at critical...

Cyberscoop—FBI director warns of China’s preparations for disruptive infrastructure attacks. Christopher Wray indicated the FBI sees China as a more imminent threat to U.S. infrastructure as hacking groups like Volt Typhoon position resources for disruption ahead of a potential confrontation with the U.S. over Taiwan as early as 2027.