Chinese hackers preparing to ‘physically wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure: FBI director
China,Cybersecurity,Defense And Security,FBI,Christopher Wray
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Chinese hackers are developing the "ability to physically wreak havoc on our critical infrastructure at a time of its choosing," FBI director Christopher Wray said this week.
He added that the hackers are waiting "for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow."
The hacking campaign, known as Volt Typhoon, has embedded itself successfully in several American critical infrastructure companies that include telecommunications, energy and water, and others, he said.
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