Chinese hackers preparing to attack critical US infrastructure: FBI

Hackers linked to the Chinese government are waiting for the right moment to “deal a devastating blow” to U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday.

The Chinese hacking group known as Volt Typhoon has gained access to many American companies in critical sectors, including energy, water and more, Wray said during a speech at Vanderbilt University.

China has the “ability to physically wreak havoc on our critical infrastructure at a time of its choosing,” Wray said, first reported by Reuters.