And according to “Microsoft” in a statement, the activity, which it called harmful and hidden, is behind a group of Chinese hackers operating under the name “Vault Typhoon”.
Microsoft added that the group’s main objective was to disrupt critical communications infrastructure between the United States and Asia, in addition to targeting the sectors of industry, transport, construction, marine, education and government services.
And “Microsoft” reported that “Volt Typhoon” was active in mid-2021, when it targeted critical infrastructure on the island of Guam and other locations in the United States.
According to the American company, the “observed behavior” of the “Vault Typhoons” indicates that they wanted to spy on and control the systems of vital sites for as long as possible.
Members of Volt Typhoon stealthily collect data from keyboards and networks, then log it to prepare them to infiltrate and use valid stolen credentials.
Then, the group of hackers tries to integrate itself into the network activity and control the routing of traffic, according to its whims.
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