Chinese investigation disputes U.S. claims of "Volt Typhoon" cyber threat as a U.S. misinformation campaign for Section 702 authorization and budget funding.

Chinese investigation suggests the "Volt Typhoon" cyber threat narrative is a U.S. misinformation campaign to push for the authorization of Section 702 of the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which permits warrantless surveillance, and to secure more budgets from Congress. In May 2023, the U.S. and its Five Eyes allies claimed that "Volt Typhoon" targeted key infrastructures, backed by the Chinese government. In response, China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center conducted a traceability analysis and issued an investigation report.

July 08, 2024
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