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State-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting US critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of critical communications between the US and Asia during future crises, Microsoft said Wednesday.
A state-sponsored group of hackers, which it calls Volt Typhoon, has been active since mid-2021, Microsoft warns. It says organizations affected by the hacking — which seeks persistent access — are in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, information technology and education sectors.
Organizations affected by the hacking are in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, information technology and education sectors.
The hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.
Hostile Activity In Cyberspace Aimed At America– Chinese Hackers Laying Groundwork For Attacks