FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a strong warning on Tuesday about the increasing threat posed by Chinese government hackers to critical infrastructure in the United States. Speaking before Capitol Hill, Wray emphasized the urgent need for attention and resources to address this national security concern. He revealed that Chinese hackers are strategically positioning themselves to potentially cause mass chaos and harm to American citizens.
Wray characterized the actions of the People's Republic of China as a diabolical plot to stealthily infiltrate control systems of critical infrastructure across the country. This scheme, code-named Vault Typhoon by the government, involves targeted infiltration of routers, either through built-in backdoors in Chinese-made systems or through outdated and vulnerable infrastructure. By gaining administrative rights, these hackers can override and disrupt vital systems related to transportation, energy, food supply, and more.
