FBI Neutralizes Chinese Hacker Group's Botnet Targeting U.S. Infrastructure

The FBI has successfully dismantled the Volt Typhoon botnet, a Chinese state-sponsored cyber-espionage operation aimed at critical U.S. infrastructure.

The FBI, in coordination with the DOJ and other agencies, disrupted a massive cyber-espionage campaign by the Chinese hacker group Volt Typhoon, targeting routers in homes and small businesses.
The operation prevented further infections and removed malware from hundreds of routers nationwide, without compromising the devices or collecting data.
Volt Typhoon's activities were part of a broader strategy to pre-position cyber assets for potential attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, including water, power, and transportation systems.
U.S. officials emphasize the shift in Chinese cyber operations towards direct attacks on critical infrastructure, signaling a more dangerous phase of cyber threats.
The FBI is working with service providers to inform affected parties and has urged router manufacturers to eliminate vulnerabilities exploited by the hackers.