- FBI chief vows to thwart China's efforts to endanger U.S. security.
- The scale of the threat is now greater than ever, says FBI director.
- It is a complete distortion of the facts, says the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
Christopher Wray, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), accused China of placing malicious software on computer networks in an attempt to compromise vital infrastructure in the United States.
According to a recent report by First commentWray said the scale of the threat is now greater than ever and that the organization is “focused” on thwarting China's efforts, which have the potential to jeopardize national security in the United States.
“We are focused on this as a real threat, and we are working with many partners to try to identify it, anticipate it and disrupt it,” Wray said while speaking at the Munich Security Conference, where officials met to discuss ideas regarding conflicts. in Ukraine and the Middle East.
“I understand what we are facing soberly and clearly. We will have to be constantly fast,” he continued.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to Wray's comments by saying China firmly opposes and takes legal action against all forms of cyberattacks.
He added that it is the US Cyber Force Command that has openly stated that other countries' critical infrastructure is a legitimate target for US cyberattacks.
He said: “It is extremely irresponsible and is a complete distortion of the facts.”
On Monday, Mao also said that since last year, China's cybersecurity agencies have released reports revealing the US government's long-running cyberattacks against Beijing's critical infrastructure.
According to a security report from 360 Security Group, the National Security Agency (NSA) has been conducting covert hacking operations against major Chinese companies for more than 10 years, and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been actively involved. in espionage and intelligence theft.
