"Chinese Hackers' 5-Year Infiltration of US Critical Infrastructure Revealed"
TL;DR
US and allied intelligence agencies have revealed that a sophisticated Chinese hacking group known as "Volt Typhoon" has been targeting US critical infrastructure, including aviation, rail, mass transit, and more for the past five years. The group, which is believed to be focused on sabotage rather than espionage, has prompted the US government to seek assistance from private technology companies in tracking its activity. The joint statement from the US, Britain, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand's cybersecurity agencies highlights the ongoing concern over malicious cyber activity from China and the need for coordinated efforts to combat it.
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- Chinese hacking campaign aimed at critical infrastructure goes back five years, US says Reuters
- Chinese hackers had access to US infrastructure for 'at least 5 years' before discovery Fox News
- New intelligence report warns China has been in U.S. critical infrastructure for "at least five years" Axios
- Chinese hackers spent 5 years in US infrastructure, ready to attack NBC News
- CISA, FBI warn of China-linked hackers pre-positioning for 'destructive cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure' The Record from Recorded Future News
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