Volt Typhoon: A Sophisticated Hacking Group

Volt Typhoon is a Chinese government-backed hacking group that has been identified as a significant threat to national security. According to Microsoft, Volt Typhoon has been targeting and compromising network equipment, such as routers, firewalls, and VPNs, since mid-2021 as part of an ongoing and concerted effort to infiltrate deeper into U.S. critical infrastructure.