To Catch a Thief: China’s Rise to Cyber Supremacy Ep 7: Everything Everywhere All At Once
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Apr 28, 2025 Nick Lawler, General Manager of Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments, shares his shocking experience with a cyberattack from Chinese hackers. He recounts the alarming call from the FBI, revealing systemic vulnerabilities in U.S. utilities. The discussion highlights the urgent need for enhanced cyber preparedness as small operators often underestimate their risks. Lawler also delves into the broader implications of cyber warfare, likening modern attacks to weapons of mass destruction, underscoring the grave consequences for critical infrastructure.
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FBI Warns Utility Manager About Hackers
- Nick Lawler received a suspicious call from the FBI about Chinese hackers inside his utility's network.
- Initially skeptical, he verified the call and learned Volt Typhoon hackers had been infiltrating Littleton and many others for months.
Volt Typhoon's Hidden Threat
- Volt Typhoon is an elite Chinese hacking group infiltrating critical U.S. infrastructure quietly.
- Hundreds of organizations including utilities and ports were compromised for sabotage potential, despite little intelligence value.
Telvent Hack Opens Infrastructure Gateway
- Chinese hackers targeted Telvent, a company whose software remotely controls pipelines and utilities.
- This attack provided potential future access to multiple critical infrastructure sites through one gateway.