US and Allies Issue Stark Warning on Chinese Cyberattacks Targeting Critical Infrastructure

Security agencies from the US and its allies have revealed that Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Volt Typhoon, have been infiltrating critical US infrastructure for at least five years, raising concerns over potential disruptive cyberattacks.

Chinese state-sponsored hackers, Volt Typhoon, have infiltrated critical US infrastructure for at least five years.
The hackers target sectors such as communications, energy, transportation, and water, positioning themselves for potentially disruptive cyberattacks.
US and allied security agencies, including the FBI, NSA, and CISA, have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of the threat.
The advisory urges companies to take urgent action to mitigate the risk, highlighting the hackers' stealthy tactics.
Concerns are heightened over the hackers' ability to disrupt US infrastructure in the event of a conflict, such as an invasion of Taiwan.

Voice of America (VOA News)