Coverage dated January 30, 2024 to January 31, 2024

Major US counter-hack disables China botnet in critical infrastructure

Headline from Newsweek

"There has been far too little public focus on the fact that PRC hackers are targeting our critical infrastructure," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.

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  1. 6ABC Philadelphia

    FBI director to warn Chinese hackers are preparing to 'wreak havoc' on US critical infrastructure (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    It's the FBI director's most direct public warning to date about the threat that Chinese hackers pose to critical infrastructure nationwide

  2. WCNC

    Chinese hackers are determined to 'wreak havoc' on US critical infrastructure, FBI director warns (opens WCNC)

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    The comments align with assessments from outside cybersecurity firms, which said in May that Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.

  3. Fox News

    Chinese hackers preparing to ‘wreak havoc’ on American citizens, communities, FBI director warns (opens Fox News)

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    The FBI's director will warn lawmakers Wednesday on Capitol Hill about the hacking threat that China poses to American citizens and communities.

  4. MyNorthwest

    Chinese hackers determined to "wreak havoc" on US critical infrastructure, FBI director warns (opens MyNorthwest)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese government hackers are busily targeting water treatment plants, the electrical grid, transportation systems and other critical

  5. CNN

    FBI director will deliver stark warning on Chinese hackers in remarks to House panel (opens CNN)

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    FBI Director Christopher Wray is expected to give his most direct public warning to date Wednesday about the threat that Chinese hackers pose to critical infrastructure in the United States, according to excerpts of his prepared remarks.

  6. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    FBI director warns that Chinese hackers are preparing to ‘wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday warned that Chinese hackers are preparing to “wreak havoc and cause real-world harm” to the US. “China’s hackers are positioning on American infrastructure in preparation to wreak havoc and cause real-w…

  7. KTVZ Bend

    FBI director to warn that Chinese hackers are preparing to ‘wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday is expected to warn that Chinese hackers are preparing to “wreak havoc and cause real-world harm” to the US. “China’s hackers are positioning on American infrastructure in preparation to wreak havoc and cause real-world har…

  8. Fox7 Austin

    Chinese hackers want to 'wreak havoc' on US infrastructure, FBI director warns (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    FBI Director Chris Wray is appearing before a House Select Committee focused on China and is preparing to tell lawmakers that Chinese government hackers are targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., including water treatment plants and transportation systems.

  9. Washington Times

    ‘Wreak havoc’ — Chinese hacks targeting U.S. infrastructure seen escalating (opens Washington Times)

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    The heads of the FBI and Cyber Infrastructure Security Agency told lawmakers that their agencies have thwarted recent efforts by Chinese government-linked hackers targeting critical U.S. infrastructure, warning that Beijing's cyber infiltration efforts are escalating and poised to induce chaos if le…

  10. Washington Examiner

    FBI director warns Chinese hackers determined to ‘wreak havoc’ on critical US infrastructure (opens Washington Examiner)

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    FBI Director Christopher Wray warned lawmakers about the growing threat posed by Chinese hackers targeting electrical grids.

  11. ABC 7 Chicago

    FBI director warns Chinese hackers are preparing to 'wreak havoc' on US critical infrastructure (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    It's the FBI director's most direct public warning to date about the threat that Chinese hackers pose to critical infrastructure nationwide

  12. NPR

    Wray warns Chinese hackers are aiming to 'wreak havoc' on U.S. critical infrastructure (opens NPR)

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    The FBI director says Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeting of U.S critical infrastructure — including water treatment plants, pipelines and the power to grid — poses a national security threat.

  13. Seattle Times

    Chinese hackers determined to “wreak havoc” on US critical infrastructure, FBI director warns (opens Seattle Times)

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    FBI Director Chris Wray is preparing to tell House lawmakers that Chinese government hackers are busily targeting water treatment plants, the electrical grid, transportation systems and other critical infrastructure inside...

  14. Deutsche Welle

    Chinese hacking ring targets US infrastructure – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    US federal agencies said they broke up a ring of Beijing-backed hackers targeting critical infrastructure. FBI boss Christopher Wray said there is "far too little public focus" on the threat.

  15. The Columbian

    Chinese hackers are determined to ‘wreak havoc’ on U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI director warns (opens The Columbian)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese government hackers are busily targeting water treatment plants, the electrical grid, transportation systems and other critical infrastructure inside the United States, FBI Di

  16. Fox News

    Chinese cyber attacks are intended to 'induce societal panic' across America, security directors tell Congress (opens Fox News)

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    Several directors of security agencies and the FBI testified to Congress on the Chinese government's ability to infiltrate the U.S. cyber infrastructure.

  17. WSVN Miami

    FBI director to warn that Chinese hackers are preparing to ‘wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday is expected to warn that Chinese hackers are preparing to “wreak havoc and cause real-world harm” to the

  18. NBC News

    FBI director to warn Chinese hackers aim to 'wreak havoc' on US critical infrastructure (opens NBC News)

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    FBI Director Christopher Wray is expected to warn about the growing threat of Chinese cyberattacks against U.S. electrical grids and other infrastructure in testimony before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

  19. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Chinese hacking campaign targeted critical US infrastructure, officials say (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    U.S. officials said Wednesday they disrupted a Chinese-backed effort to plant malware that could damage civilian infrastructure.

  20. NBC Chicago

    Chinese hacking campaign targeted critical US infrastructure, FBI director says (opens NBC Chicago)

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    U.S. officials said Wednesday they disrupted a Chinese-backed effort to plant malware that could damage civilian infrastructure.

  21. The Boston Globe

    Chinese hackers determined to ‘wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure, FBI director warns (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    FBI Director Chris Wray is preparing to tell House lawmakers that Chinese government hackers are busily targeting water treatment plants, the electrical grid, transportation systems, and other critical infrastructure inside the United States.

  22. CBS News

    FBI director to warn Congress of dangers Chinese hackers pose to American infrastructure, innovation (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Hackers backed by the Chinese government are targeting U.S. water treatment plants and electrical grids, FBI Director Christopher Wray is scheduled to testify.

  23. KVOA Tucson

    FBI director warns that Chinese hackers are preparing to ‘wreak havoc’ on US (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    KVOA Tucson's feed description

    FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that Chinese hackers are preparing to “cause real-world harm” to the United States.

  24. Deutsche Welle

    US warns of Chinese hacking ring targeting infrastructure – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    US federal agencies said they broke up a ring of Beijing-backed hackers targeting critical infrastructure. FBI boss Christopher Wray said there is "far too little public focus" on the threat.

  25. Newsweek

    Major US counter-hack disables China botnet in critical infrastructure (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "There has been far too little public focus on the fact that PRC hackers are targeting our critical infrastructure," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.

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