FBI Warns of China-Backed Cyber Onslaught on US Infrastructure

April 20, 2024
FBI Warns of China-Backed Cyber Onslaught on US Infrastructure
  • FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of aggressive cyberattacks by China-backed hackers on US infrastructure.

  • China is systematically targeting US critical sectors and stealing intellectual property and trade secrets.

  • Volt Typhoon, a hacker group, has penetrated US infrastructure networks and operational technology.

  • The FBI is coordinating with other agencies and its field offices to disrupt Chinese cyber operations.

  • Wray urges the private sector to be vigilant and participate in information sharing to combat cyber threats.

  • The FBI has published a technical guide and is using its crime, counterintelligence, and cybersecurity divisions to respond to the threat.

Summary based on 13 sources


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