China Is Strapping ‘Digital Bombs’ to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready?
A recent war game simulation involving insurance executives explored the potential impact of a Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack on US water infrastructure. The exercise highlighted vulnerabilities in critical systems targeted by groups like Volt Typhoon.
Why it matters
National security experts are increasingly concerned about the vulnerability of civilian infrastructure to state-sponsored cyber warfare.
Article mentioned in this episode:
What Happens if China Hacks the US Water Supply? I Went to a Secret War Game to Find Out
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