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China-linked hackers target US infrastructure for over five years
U.S. intelligence advisory warns China-backed hackers gained long-term access to key infrastructure — e.g., water, energy and communications.
This campaign, detailed by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the NSA, and the FBI, underscores a bold shift in China’s cyber operations strategy, extending beyond traditional espionage to potentially seizing control of vital U.S. systems. The advisory sheds light on the activities of the China-associated hacking group, Volt Typhoon, which has systematically targeted and gained prolonged access to networks within critical sectors, including water, transportation, energy, and communications. By exploiting vulnerabilities in routers, firewalls, and VPNs, and leveraging stolen administrator credentials, Volt Typhoon has not only infiltrated but also maintained its foothold within these essential systems for years.
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