US Officials Search For Chinese Malware That Could Affect Military Operations

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New York Times: U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations 

The Biden administration is hunting for malicious computer code it believes China has hidden deep inside the networks controlling power grids, communications systems and water supplies that feed military bases in the United States and around the world, according to American military, intelligence and national security officials. 

The discovery of the malware has raised fears that Chinese hackers, probably working for the People’s Liberation Army, have inserted code designed to disrupt U.S. military operations in the event of a conflict, including if Beijing moves against Taiwan in coming years.  

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 US Officials Search For Chinese Malware That Could Affect Military Operations  

New York Times: US officials search for hidden Chinese malware that could affect military operations -- CNN  

Biden administration searching for Chinese malware with potential to disrupt military: Report -- FOX News  

Chinese Malware Could Cut Power To U.S. Military Bases, Businesses And Homes, Report Claims -- Forbes  

Possible Chinese malware in US systems a 'ticking time bomb' -- AFP  

US officials probe Chinese malware on US military bases around world -- NYPost  

Pentagon hit by ‘critical compromise’ of US air force communications – report -- The Guardian