FBI director Christopher Wray issued a stark warning this week, stating that Chinese hackers are actively developing the capability to cause physical damage to critical infrastructure in the United States. Wray expressed concerns that these hackers are strategically waiting for the right moment to unleash devastating attacks.
According to Wray, a hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon has successfully infiltrated multiple American critical infrastructure sectors, including telecommunications, energy, and water. The goal of this campaign, as described by Wray, is to target civilian infrastructure in a manner that induces panic among the population.