Microsoft said it detected malicious hacking activity against critical U.S. infrastructure by a Chinese state-sponsored group.

<div class="block">Microsoft said it detected malicious hacking activity against critical U.S. infrastructure by a Chinese state-sponsored group.</div>

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Microsoft: China-Sponsored Hackers Hit U.S. Systems

Some news from Microsoft that we got to tell you the tech giant says it detected malicious hacking activity against critical us infrastructure. Microsoft says the Chinese state sponsored actor known only as vault typhoon is carrying out the attack. This group typically focuses on espionage and information gathering. According to Microsoft volt typhoon has been active since mid 2021 and it targets critical infrastructure organizations in Guam and elsewhere in the United States. This has been affecting areas like communications, manufacturing and government. The company says the hackers are aiming to disrupt quote critical communications infrastructure between the United States and Asia. We're going to continue following this developing story for you.