Chinese-Linked Hackers Use Backdoor For Potential ‘Sabotage,’ US and Canada Say

U.S. and Canadian cybersecurity agencies say Chinese-linked actors deployed “Brickstorm” malware to infiltrate critical infrastructure and maintain long-term access for potential sabotage. Reuters reports: The Chinese-linked hacking operations are the latest example of Chinese hackers targeting critical infrastructure, infiltrating sensitive networks and “embedding themselves to enable long-term access, disruption, and potential sabotage,” Madhu Gottumukkala, the acting…