Cyber infiltration
China hackers are positioning themselves in the USA
According to the USA, Chinese hackers are preparing for a possible conflict. To this end, they are infiltrating critical infrastructure, explained Morgan Adamski, head of the US Cyber Command.
The current operations originating from China are aimed at "gaining an advantage in the event of a major crisis or conflict with the USA". Adamski was speaking at the Cyberwarcon security conference in Arlington in the US state of Virginia.
Beijing rejects accusations
A statement from the Chinese embassy in Washington was not initially available. The government in Beijing rejects accusations that it is involved in cyberattacks on US facilities.
The previous day, US Senator Mark Warner told the Washington Post newspaper that an attack on US telecoms companies allegedly linked to China was probably the worst of its kind in US history.
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