Chinese Investigation Reveals U.S. Fabricated 'Volt Typhoon' Cyber Threat in Disinformation Campaign

Jul 8, 2024, 12:20 PM

A recent Chinese investigation has revealed that the U.S. fabricated the 'Volt Typhoon' cyber threat narrative as part of a misinformation campaign and public opinion manipulation. The report indicates that U.S. intelligence agencies, along with other federal entities, have been involved in hyping up cyber threats from China. Additionally, the U.S. government allegedly pressured cybersecurity companies to revise technical reports to support the claim that 'Volt Typhoon' is a ransomware organization. The investigation suggests that this effort was aimed at maintaining U.S. cyber hegemony. Beijing has strongly condemned the disinformation campaign, with China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and other cybersecurity entities highlighting the manipulation involved. GT exclusive reports that the U.S. instructed related companies to cover up evidence after the truth was revealed.