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State-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of

Microsoft uncovers a state-sponsored Chinese hacking operation, dubbed Volt Typhoon, aimed at U.S. critical infrastructure, including primary targets in Guam. This covert cyber activity, which has been active since mid-2021, represents a significant national security threat and signals the potential for severe disruption in future U.S.-Asia communications.

Microsoft uncovers a state-sponsored Chinese hacking operation, dubbed Volt Typhoon, aimed at U.S. critical infrastructure, including primary targets in Guam. This covert cyber activity, which has been active since mid-2021, represents a significant national security threat and signals the potential for severe disruption in future U.S.-Asia communications.

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State-sponsored Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks, the United States, its Western allies and Microsoft said Wednesday

Hostile activity in cyberspace — from espionage to the advanced positioning of malware for potential future attacks — has become a hallmark of geopolitical rivalry.

The state-backed group, "Volt Typhoon," is working to disrupt communications in case of a future crisis, Microsoft said.

Microsoft has issued a warning stating that Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Volt Typhoon, have successfully compromised critical US cyber infrastructure in various industries, aiming to...

Microsoft urges affected organisations to close or change compromised account credentials, saying hackers primary objective is espionage

By using legitimate network administration tools, the actor blends in with normal system and network activities and avoids identification by many endpoint detection and response products. By using legitimate network administration tools, the actor blends in with normal system and network activities and avoids identification by many endpoint detection and response products.