Australian spy chief warns Chinese hackers are 'probing' critical networks for espionage and sabotage

Concerning! These preparations of sabotage measures are serious stuff close to a declaration of war! Hybrid warfare!

"Australia’s intelligence head Mike Burgess has warned that China-backed hackers are “probing” the country’s critical infrastructure, and in some cases have gained access. 

Burgess, who heads the country’s main intelligence agency, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, said that at least two China government-backed hacking groups are pre-positioning for sabotage and espionage. ...

the ongoing hacking campaigns may pose risks of economic and societal disruption.

According to Burgess, a hacker group known as Volt Typhoon is trying to break into critical infrastructure networks such as power, water, and transportation systems. Burgess warned that successful hacks could affect energy and water supplies, and cause widespread outages.

The U.S. has previously said that the Chinese hackers have spent years planting malware on critical infrastructure systems that are capable of causing disruptive cyberattacks when activated. U.S. officials said that Volt Typhoon’s goals are to hamper the U.S.’ response to China’s anticipated future invasion of Taiwan. ..."

Australian spy chief warns Chinese hackers are 'probing' critical networks for espionage and sabotage | TechCrunch

Mike Burgess (Source) "Mike Burgess has spent most of his professional life under the cover of darkness at the forefront of Australia’s security and intelligence mission."