Chinese hackers are increasingly deploying ransomware, researchers say
Elite state-backed hackers are embracing the use of ransomware to obfuscate their operations.
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Chinese-linked hacking units increasingly use ‘ORBs’ to obfuscate espionage, researchers say
Scores of purchased or compromised devices used in “operational relay box networks” make detection and defense harder.
FBI director warns of China’s preparations for disruptive infrastructure attacks
Wray indicated the FBI sees China as a more imminent threat to U.S. infrastructure as hacking groups like Volt Typhoon position resources for disruption ahead of a…
Volt Typhoon targeted emergency management services, per report
Dragos researchers found that the China-sponsored hacking group has been attacking electric utilities since 2023.
Feds: Chinese hacking operations have been in critical infrastructure networks for five years
FBI, NSA and CISA officials warn that Volt Typhoon actors are "pre-positioning themselves on IT networks to enable lateral movement to OT assets to disrupt functions."
U.S. officials warn of dire Chinese cyber threats in wake of FBI operation to disrupt botnet
Volt Typhoon used privately owned routers infected with malware in attempt to conceal activity, DOJ says.
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