Officials found suspected Chinese malware hidden in various US military systems. Its intended use is disruption rather than surveillance, a 'disturbing' change in intent, experts say https://www.yahoo.com/news/officials-found-suspected-chinese-malware-001006451.html Suspected Chinese malware has been identified in several US military systems. Unlike other surveillance malware from China, this malware seems intended to disrupt operations. The malware could also have the ability to disrupt normal civilian life or businesses. US officials told the Times that investigations into Chinese malware had been underway for several months prior and that the malicious code has infiltrated US military systems across the country and abroad. Previous cyberattacks typically aimed to surveil US operations, experts told the Times.
