In a joint statement, American and allied intelligence agencies on Wednesday (Feb 7) said that an advanced group of Chinese hackers have been aiming at critical US infrastructure, which has remained active for as long as half a decade.&nbsp;

The US cyber watchdog CISA, the Transportation Security Administration, the FBI and the US National Security Agency said that the group is called Volt Typhoon.

They added that the group had quietly burrowed into the networks of pipeline, mass transit, highway, aviation, rail, water and sewage organisations.

None of the organisations have been identified by name, however, the statement said that US intelligence officials had observed that the hackers are “maintaining access and footholds within some victim IT environments for at least five years”.

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The statement, which was co-signed by the cybersecurity agencies of different countries, including New Zealand, Canada, Britain and Australia, is the latest in a series of warnings issued regarding Volt Typhoon from US officials.

<h2>White House holds meetings with private technology industry&nbsp;</h2>

Volt Typhoon is a group which has drawn particular alarm since it appears geared toward sabotage and not espionage.

The nature of cyber hacks has forced the White House and the private technology industry to hold a series of meetings, which include various telecommunications and cloud commuting companies. In these meetings, the US government asked for assistance in tracking such activities.

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“We are extraordinarily concerned about malicious cyber activity from the PRC state-sponsored actor that industry calls Volt Typhoon,” said Eric Goldstein, a senior CISA official, while speaking about the People’s Republic of China to Reuters before the release of the statement.

&nbsp;“Most of the victims we have identified have no legitimate espionage value," Goldstein further said.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a joint statement, American and allied intelligence agencies on Wednesday (Feb 7) said that an advanced group of Chinese hackers have been aiming at critical US infrastructure, which has remained active for as long as half a decade.

In a joint statement, American and allied intelligence agencies on Wednesday (Feb 7) said that an advanced group of Chinese hackers have been aiming at critical US infrastructure, which has remained active for as long as half a decade. The US cyber watchdog CISA, the Transportation Security Administration, the FBI and the US National Security Agency said that the group is called Volt Typhoon. They added that the group had quietly burrowed into the networks of pipeline, mass transit, highway, aviation, rail, water and sewage organisations. None of the organisations have been identified by name, however, the statement said that US intelligence officials had observed that the hackers are “maintaining access and footholds within some victim IT environments for at least five years”. Also Read: China and Russia accuse US of 'interfering' in their country's affairs The statement, which was co-signed by the cybersecurity agencies of different countries, including New Zealand, Canada, Britain and Australia, is the latest in a series of warnings issued regarding Volt Typhoon from US officials. White House holds meetings with private technology industry Volt Typhoon is a group which has drawn particular alarm since it appears geared toward sabotage and not espionage. The nature of cyber hacks has forced the White House and the private technology industry to hold a series of meetings, which include various telecommunications and cloud commuting companies. In these meetings, the US government asked for assistance in tracking such activities. Watch: US drone strike kills pro-Iran commander in Baghdad “We are extraordinarily concerned about malicious cyber activity from the PRC state-sponsored actor that industry calls Volt Typhoon,” said Eric Goldstein, a senior CISA official, while speaking about the People’s Republic of China to Reuters before the release of the statement. “Most of the victims we have identified have no legitimate espionage value," Goldstein further said. (With inputs from agencies)

US claims Chinese hackers infiltrated water systems, trains and planes for five years

Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation (FETO), blamed for last month&#39;s failed coup to topple President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, has infiltrated India, according to Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. 
 
Asserting that FETO is &quot;secretive transnational criminal network&quot; with presence around the world, Cavusoglu said, &quot;Unfortunately, FETO has also infiltrated India through associations.&quot; 
 
After holding talks with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj, the Turkish foreign minister had said, &quot;I have already taken up this issue with my counterpart.&quot; 
 
The visiting minister said, &quot;In all countries where FETO has a presence, we ask them to take immediate actions to remove them from their territories.&quot; 
 
Asked for a response to the ministers comments, external affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the Indian side is &quot;sensitive&quot; to Turkish concerns and Indian security agencies were &quot;looking into&quot; Ankara&#39;s demand for closure of associations connected with FETO which were carrying out illegal activities. 
 
Exchange information on FETO refugees 
 
Asserting that terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations constitute a threat to India and Turkey, Cavusoglu said, &quot;Therefore, exchange of information regarding these threats and bilateral and multilateral cooperation and solidarity against terrorism is crucial.&quot; 
 
&quot;This is what both Turkey and India are focused on,&quot; he said. 
 
Talking about last month&#39;s coup attempt, the visiting dignitary said that a clandestine faction led by FETO within the Turkish Army attempted to stage a coup on July 15 to overthrow the democratically elected government. 
 
&quot;We appreciate the prompt support to our democratically elected government by my Indian counterpart, external affairs minister Swaraj,&quot; Cavusoglu added. 
 
More than 240 people died and over 1,500 others were injured as a fallout of the failed coup. 
 
Gulen on self-imposed exile in US 
 
Erdogan had blamed US-based cleric Gulen for the attempted coup last month. Gulen currently lives in self-imposed exile in the US.&nbsp; 
 
The Turkish minister also expressed concern over the situation in Syria, maintaining that his country was directly impacted by every dynamic of the conflict there. 
 
He also asked the international community to work together to bring about the much-needed political transition in Syria. &quot;This is not only a prerequisite to end the conflict, it is also essential to effectively fight terrorism,&quot; the minister asserted. 
 
(PTI)

Foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu claimed that Gulen's terrorist organisation entered the country 'through associations'

Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation (FETO), blamed for last month's failed coup to topple President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, has infiltrated India, according to Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. Asserting that FETO is "secretive transnational criminal network" with presence around the world, Cavusoglu said, "Unfortunately, FETO has also infiltrated India through associations." After holding talks with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj, the Turkish foreign minister had said, "I have already taken up this issue with my counterpart." The visiting minister said, "In all countries where FETO has a presence, we ask them to take immediate actions to remove them from their territories." Asked for a response to the ministers comments, external affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the Indian side is "sensitive" to Turkish concerns and Indian security agencies were "looking into" Ankara's demand for closure of associations connected with FETO which were carrying out illegal activities. Exchange information on FETO refugees Asserting that terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations constitute a threat to India and Turkey, Cavusoglu said, "Therefore, exchange of information regarding these threats and bilateral and multilateral cooperation and solidarity against terrorism is crucial." "This is what both Turkey and India are focused on," he said. Talking about last month's coup attempt, the visiting dignitary said that a clandestine faction led by FETO within the Turkish Army attempted to stage a coup on July 15 to overthrow the democratically elected government. "We appreciate the prompt support to our democratically elected government by my Indian counterpart, external affairs minister Swaraj," Cavusoglu added. More than 240 people died and over 1,500 others were injured as a fallout of the failed coup. Gulen on self-imposed exile in US Erdogan had blamed US-based cleric Gulen for the attempted coup last month. Gulen currently lives in self-imposed exile in the US. The Turkish minister also expressed concern over the situation in Syria, maintaining that his country was directly impacted by every dynamic of the conflict there. He also asked the international community to work together to bring about the much-needed political transition in Syria. "This is not only a prerequisite to end the conflict, it is also essential to effectively fight terrorism," the minister asserted. (PTI)

Group responsible for attempted coup has 'infiltrated' India: Turkey

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