Chinese Military Hackers Infiltrate Critical U.S. Infrastructure

Summary:

In recent years, hackers affiliated with China’s People’s Liberation Army have infiltrated the computer systems of about two dozen critical entities in the United States, including a water utility in Hawaii and a major West Coast port. These intrusions are part of a broader effort to develop ways to disrupt key American infrastructure in the event of a U.S.-China conflict in the Pacific. The targeted sectors include power, water utilities, communications, and transportation systems. The aim of these cyberattacks is to create chaos, disrupt logistics, and hinder U.S. military operations. The hacking group Volt Typhoon, active since mid-2021, has been identified as a key player in these efforts. Although the infiltrations have not yet impacted industrial control systems, they signify a significant shift in Chinese cyber activity from political and economic espionage to pre-positioning for potential conflict. U.S. officials and cybersecurity experts have raised alarms about China's plans to disrupt or destroy essential services if a conflict arises between the two nations.

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https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/12/12/experts-chinas-cyber-army-is-invading-critical-us-services-including-hawaii/
https://siliconangle.com/2023/12/11/alleged-chinese-cyber-attacks-target-us-power-water-systems/

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2023/12/chinas-cyber-army-infiltrating-us-report/