
Beijing’s Networks Expanding Hacking Efforts
China has spread its hacking reach with new tools that exploit computer vulnerabilities and a network of contracted vendors. The large scale of China’s hacking operations poses a significant threat, with the FBI reporting China’s hacking program to be larger than all major nations combined. The U.S. has tracked consistent Chinese espionage and malware threats, mainly aimed at stealing information. However, intrusions in the U.S. under the name “Volt Typhoon” have raised alarms across the U.S. government due to their potential to disrupt critical infrastructure.
The development of a network of hacking contractors has allowed China’s security agencies to operate with some deniability. China’s expansion of its espionage activity will continue to be a matter of global concern.