Topic: Volt Typhoon

3 chapters across the catalog

Sideshow Bob
Episode 1727 1:52:57 - 1:58:02

1727: Sideshow Bob

Chinese Cyber Espionage, Salt Volt and Flax Typhoon

The U.S. announced sanctions against China's Integrity Technology Group for its links to the "Flax Typhoon" hacking group. This group allegedly targeted the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Janet Yellen's office. Experts warn that these "Typhoon" groups are pre-positioning themselves to disrupt critical U.S. infrastructure in the event of a military conflict.

Noise Machine
Episode 1633 2:09:18 - 2:13:30

1633: Noise Machine

Chinese Cyberattack Warnings, Volt Typhoon Operation

FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that Chinese hackers, specifically the group "Volt Typhoon," are positioning themselves within American critical infrastructure to cause real-world harm. Local sheriffs in Ohio and elsewhere are ramping up training and ammunition supplies in response to fears of attacks on power grids and communication networks.

Tink Tank
Episode 1562 1:30:27 - 1:36:03

1562: Tink Tank

Volt Typhoon, Chinese Cyber Attacks, US Infrastructure

The NSA and Microsoft issued alerts regarding "Volt Typhoon," a Chinese state-sponsored cyber group targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. The group has reportedly compromised telecommunications in Guam and could disrupt power, water, and rail systems in the event of a conflict. Concerns are also raised about the U.S. electrical grid's reliance on Chinese-made transformers.