PRC STATE-SPONSORED CYBER ACTIVITY: ACTIONS FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE LEADERS
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SUMMARY
This fact sheet offers executive leaders an overview of the pressing threat posed by state-sponsored cyber actors from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) known as “Volt Typhoon.” In collaboration with the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various U.S. government and international counterparts, CISA issued a significant advisory on February 7, 2024. This advisory alerts cybersecurity defenders to Volt Typhoon’s activities, highlighting their infiltration of U.S. critical infrastructure networks. Their aim is to disrupt or dismantle critical services in times of heightened geopolitical tensions or potential military conflicts involving the United States and its allies. This poses a significant risk to businesses across the United States and allied nations.
The advisory furnishes comprehensive insights into the group’s modus operandi, particularly detailing successful compromises within sectors such as Communications, Energy, Transportation Systems, and Water and Wastewater Systems. Critical infrastructure owners and operators are strongly encouraged to review the advisory to devise defensive strategies against this threat, which could have severe repercussions on national security.
In an effort to assist leaders of critical infrastructure entities, CISA and its partners are disseminating this briefing to emphasize the importance of prioritizing the protection of critical infrastructure and functions. It is imperative for leaders to acknowledge cyber risks as integral to business operations, constituting not only good governance but also a fundamental aspect of national security.
