Chinese 'Typhoon' Hackers Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure in Escalating Cyber Threat

Government-backed hacking groups from China have infiltrated U.S. systems, posing a significant risk to national security and preparing for potential future conflicts.

Chinese hacking groups, including Volt Typhoon, Flax Typhoon, and Salt Typhoon, have targeted U.S. critical infrastructure, with some operations dating back years.
Volt Typhoon has compromised systems in sectors like energy, transportation, and defense, particularly focusing on Guam, a key U.S. military hub, in preparation for potential disruptive attacks.
Flax Typhoon operated under the guise of a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, using botnets to target U.S. and global organizations, leading to U.S. sanctions against the company in January 2024.
Salt Typhoon breached multiple U.S. telecom providers, accessing sensitive metadata and wiretap systems, with potential implications for government surveillance and national security.
Experts call for urgent reforms in cybersecurity practices, emphasizing the need for robust infrastructure to counter increasingly sophisticated state-sponsored cyber threats.