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Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon exploits software flaw in Versa Networks to attack Indian and American companies.
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The flaw, identified in June 2023, was not patched by all companies, leaving them vulnerable to attack.
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Volt Typhoon is suspected to be a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group, targeting critical infrastructure.
A Chinese hacking group, Volt Typhoon, has been exploiting a security flaw in software from Versa Networks to attack internet companies in the US and India. According to security researchers, the group has breached four American companies and one Indian company by exploiting this vulnerability.
The flaw was identified in June 2023, and although a fix was released, not all companies applied the patch in time, leaving them vulnerable to attack. The hacking campaign is believed to be ongoing, with Volt Typhoon suspected to be a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group.
The US government has previously accused Volt Typhoon of infiltrating critical infrastructure, such as water facilities and the power grid, with the aim of causing disruptions during a future crisis. The Chinese government denies these accusations, claiming that Volt Typhoon is a criminal group not linked to the state.
