FBI Warns of China-Backed Cyber Onslaught on US Infrastructure
April 19, 2024
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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The Guardian • Apr 19, 2024
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Yahoo News • Apr 18, 2024
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New York Post • Apr 19, 2024
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U.S. News & World Report • Apr 18, 2024
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