In a speech at Vanderbilt University, FBI director Christopher Wray highlighted the threat of Chinese government-linked hackers targeting critical infrastructure in the United States. He identified a group called Volt Typhoon, who had infiltrated American companies operating in sectors like energy and water. Wray emphasized China’s ability to cause significant damage to US infrastructure by inducing panic through targeted attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Despite denials from China’s Foreign Ministry that Volt Typhoon was government-linked, Wray’s warning underscores the danger posed by cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. The potential for disruption and chaos from such attacks is a serious concern for national security.
To protect critical infrastructure from malicious actors, collaboration between government agencies, private sector companies, and cybersecurity experts is essential. It is crucial to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing cybersecurity risks to safeguard the integrity and resilience of our nation’s infrastructure.