Chinese hackers have secretly accessed U.S. and allied systems for years, aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure like power grids and communication networks, according to a Biden administration official. This ongoing cyber campaign, revealed by the National Security Council, is part of China's broader strategy to undermine global systems and gain a strategic edge. Despite recent efforts to remove malicious malware from government systems, the threat remains, as Chinese state-backed hackers continue to target vital infrastructure worldwide, preparing for potential sabotage in case of a major conflict.
According to a Biden administration official, hackers in communist China were able to access American and allied computers continuously for several years.
An unnamed Chinese hacker uses a computer at an office in Dongguan, in Guangdong Province, China, on Aug. 4, 2020. (Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images)
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