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Critical infrastructure site with private 5G network equipment and industrial machinery.

Government Urged to Harden Private 5G Networks Against China-Backed Threats

Imagine having an invisible backdoor to your most sensitive information - that's what happened when China-backed hackers infiltrated private 5G networks, leaving no limits to what they could access or manipulate. Government agencies and cybersecurity experts warn that these threats, known as Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon, have been targeting US networks for years.

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Rack-mounted router surrounded by devices and cables in a network closet overlooking an urban area.

China Exposes Botnet Resurgence, AI Influence Ops Targeting US

A botnet once dismantled by US law enforcement has made a stunning comeback, with over 1,500 compromised routers and IoT devices now under the control of China-nexus actors, who are using it to fuel influence campaigns and recruitment scams. This resurgence poses a significant threat, with the same group of actors still active and causing chaos.

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