Coverage dated May 23, 2023 to May 24, 2023

US, Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure

Headline from Digital Journal

State-sponsored Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks.

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Reports & sources

43 articles, oldest first.

  1. Bleeping Computer

    Chinese hackers breach US critical infrastructure in stealthy attacks (opens Bleeping Computer)

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    Bleeping Computer's feed description

    Microsoft says a Chinese cyberespionage group it tracks as Volt Typhoon has been targeting critical infrastructure organizations across the United States, including Guam, since at least mid-2021.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Microsoft Warns That China Hackers Attacked U.S. Infrastructure (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Microsoft warned on Wednesday that Chinese state-sponsored hackers had compromised “critical” U.S. cyber infrastructure across numerous industries, with a focus on gathering intelligence. This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.

  3. CBS News

    Chinese malware targeting critical infrastructure, Microsoft and U.S. government warn (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A Chinese-sponsored hacking campaign is targeting critical infrastructure in Guam and other locations in the U.S., Microsoft researches found.

  4. FOX Business

    China state-sponsored actor carries out 'attack' on US critical infrastructure, Microsoft says (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Chinese state-sponsored actor Volt Typhoon is carrying out cyberattacks on "critical infrastructure organizations" in the United States, according to Microsoft.

  5. Geek Wire

    Microsoft says critical U.S. infrastructure targeted by Chinese hackers (opens Geek Wire)

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    Geek Wire's feed description

    Microsoft warned on Wednesday that it has uncovered “stealthy and targeted malicious activity” by a state-sponsored actor in China aimed at disrupting “critical infrastructure organizations” in the United States. The…

  6. Engadget

    Microsoft says China installed malware in US systems in Guam (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Microsoft and the NSA say Chinese hackers targeted American systems in Guam, the home of a major air base..

  7. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

    Microsoft: State-sponsored Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

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    Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier's feed description

    Microsoft says state-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of communications between the U.S. and Asia in

  8. CNN

    Chinese hackers seeking to disrupt communications between US and Asia in event of crisis, Microsoft says (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Chinese government-backed hackers are likely pursuing cyber capabilities that could be used to “disrupt critical communications” between the US and the Asia Pacific region in the event of a future US-China crisis, Microsoft warned on Wednesday.

  9. Forbes

    Microsoft Says China Hackers Targeted ‘Critical’ U.S. Infrastructure In Guam—A Key Military Asset In The Pacific (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The hack targeted organizations in sectors such as communications, manufacturing and utility.

  10. Voice of America

    Microsoft Says China-Backed Hacker Targeted Critical Infrastructure in Guam, US (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Activities 'could disrupt critical communications infrastructure between the United States and Asia region during future crises,' Microsoft said

  11. The Guardian

    Microsoft says China-backed hacker targeted critical infrastructure in US and Guam (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Guam is home to US military facilities including the Andersen air force base, key to responding in Asia-Pacific region conflict

  12. The Oregonian

    Microsoft says state-sponsored Chinese hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The targets include sites in Guam, where the U.S. has a major military presence, the company said.

  13. Digital Journal

    US, Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    State-sponsored Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks.

  14. France 24

    US, Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure and Guam (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    A state-sponsored Chinese hacking group has been spying on a wide range of US critical infrastructure organisations, from telecommunications to transportation hubs, Western intelligence agencies and…

  15. Deutsche Welle

    Chinese hackers targeting critical infrastructure: Microsoft – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    China said claims it was behind hacking attacks targeting US infrastructure networks were part of a "disinformation campaign."

  16. Shore News Network

    Chinese hackers spying on US critical infrastructure, Western intelligence says (opens Shore News Network)

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    Shore News Network's feed description

    By Zeba Siddiqui and Christopher Bing (Reuters) -A state-sponsored Chinese hacking group has been spying on a wide range of U.S. critical infrastructure

  17. Digital Trends

    Chinese hackers caught targeting vital U.S. infrastructure (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    A state-sponsored Chinese hacking group has been spying on a large number of critical infrastructure organizations in the U.S., Microsoft said on Wednesday.

  18. Axios

    Microsoft detects Chinese hacking of U.S. infrastructure in key Pacific island Guam (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    The likely aim is to "disrupt critical communications infrastructure" between U.S. and Asia in a crises, Microsoft says.

  19. UPI

    Five Eyes: China-sponsored hackers spying on U.S. infrastructure (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has been spying on critical U.S. infrastructure sectors, Five Eyes said, while warning the international community that the surveillance campaign may be worldwide

  20. Washington Times

    Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption, targeting U.S. critical infrastructure (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    State-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of critical communications between the U.S. and Asia during future crises, Microsoft said Wednesday.

  21. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Microsoft: Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    BOSTON >> State-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of critical communications between the U.S. and Asia during future crises, Microsoft said Wednesday.

  22. ZME Science

    Chinese state hackers infiltrate US and Guam critical infrastructure, steal sensitive data (opens ZME Science)

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    ZME Science's feed description

    Chinese state hackers employed stealthy techniques and leveraged compromised devices for cyber espionage.

  23. NBC News

    Chinese hackers are spying on U.S. critical infrastructure, Microsoft and Western intelligence agencies say (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Chinese foreign ministry rejected the allegations as a “collective disinformation campaign” launched by the U.S. and allies for geopolitical reasons.

  24. Voice of America

    U.S., Microsoft Warn Chinese Hackers Attacking 'Critical' Infrastructure (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    "This is someone wearing a camouflage vest and carrying a sniper rifle"

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