Australia's intelligence chief Mike Burgess warned that Chinese state-backed hackers are expanding from surveillance to potential sabotage, targeting key sectors like energy, transport, and telecom. He said groups like Volt Typhoon had infiltrated US systems and urged Australian businesses t
China operates one of the world's most expansive espionage networks, using state agencies, civilians, and proxy organizations to conduct global intelligence operations. Recent incidents across Europe, the US, and Asia highlight increasing concerns over Beijing's surveillance, cyber activitie
In a confidential meeting last December, Chinese officials privately acknowledged responsibility for cyberattacks on US infrastructure, linking them to Washington's Taiwan policy, according to The Wall Street Journal. The revelation comes amid escalating tensions, aggressive cyber threats, a
The stealthy attack carried out by a China-sponsored actor dubbed "Volt Typhoon" since mid-2021 enabled long-term espionage and was likely aimed at hampering the United States if there was a conflict in the region, it said.