FBI shuts down China's 'Volt Typhoon' hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-31 12:36:24
Summary
The FBI has shut down a China-backed hacking group called Volt Typhoon, which had been targeting U.S. cyber infrastructure, including routers, water treatment plants, power grids, and transportation systems. The group was able to access data through outdated routers. Microsoft had previously warned about the hacking group and urged customers to change their security details. The FBI is also focused on preventing Chinese election interference and has raised concerns about apps like TikTok collecting Americans' private user data. This is part of a larger warning about the threat of China to U.S. cybersecurity.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/31/fbi-shut-down-china-volt-typhoon-hackers-targeting-us-.html