Chinese hackers preparing for conflict, says US cyber official

WASHINGTON - Chinese hackers are positioning themselves in US critical infrastructure IT networks for a potential clash with the United States, a top American cybersecurity official said on Nov 22.
Ms Morgan Adamski, executive director of US Cyber Command, said Chinese-linked cyber operations are aimed at gaining an advantage in case of a major conflict with the US.
Officials have warned that China-linked hackers have compromised IT networks and taken steps to carrying out disruptive attacks in the event of a conflict.
Their activities include gaining access to key networks to enable potential disruptions such as manipulating heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in server rooms, or disrupting critical energy and water controls, US officials said earlier in 2024.
Ms Adamski was speaking to researchers at the Cyberwarcon security conference in Arlington, Virginia.
On Nov 21, US Senator Mark Warner told the Washington Post a suspected China-linked hack on US telecommunications …