FBI Director Warns of Impending Chinese Cyber Threat to US Infrastructure

FBI Director Christopher Wray warned lawmakers about China's extensive hacking program targeting critical US infrastructure, with a 50-to-1 advantage over FBI cyber personnel. Wray described the hacking efforts as part of China's "multi-pronged assault" on US national and economic security, emphasizing the real-world threats posed by cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Lawmakers expressed concerns about the potential for these cyberattacks to escalate into acts of war, while Wray stressed the need for vigilance and active defense against threats from Beijing.