In a recent statement, FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed serious concerns about the threat of Chinese hackers targeting American infrastructure, according to CNN.
During a House Select Committee hearing on the Chinese Communist Party, Wray emphasized that these hackers are strategically positioning themselves to potentially cause significant real-world damage in the U.S., including to vital systems like water treatment, electricity, and oil and gas pipelines.
This warning highlights the heightened level of alarm within the U.S. government regarding the capabilities of Chinese cyber attackers. Other top U.S. security officials, including the head of the National Security Agency, also testified about the risks
