Chinese Hackers Preparing for Conflict, US Cyber Official Says

Chinese Hackers Preparing for Conflict, US Cyber Official Says
A man types on a computer keyboard on Feb. 28, 2013. Kacper Pempel/Reuters
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Chinese hackers are positioning themselves in U.S. critical infrastructure IT networks for a potential clash with the United States, a top American cybersecurity official said on Friday.

Morgan Adamski, executive director of U.S. Cyber Command, said Chinese-linked cyber operations are aimed at gaining an advantage in case of a major conflict with the United States.