China's Cyber Attacks Target Critical Infrastructure, Warns US Officials

Chinese military hackers affiliated with the People's Liberation Army have infiltrated the computer systems of about two dozen critical entities in the United States, including power and water utilities, ports, and oil and gas pipelines, as part of an effort to disrupt key American infrastructure in the event of a U.S.-China conflict in the Pacific. The cyber campaign, known as Volt Typhoon, aims to sow panic, chaos, and logistical disruptions. The hackers have also targeted entities outside the U.S. The intrusions have not caused disruptions or affected industrial control systems, but they highlight China's intent to complicate U.S. efforts to project power in the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. government and private sector are working to improve coordination and share information to defend against these cyber threats.