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.

Mon, 07/31/2023 - 15:23

Two men in army uniforms adjust the propellor of a small aircraft. — US Air Force airmen adjust propeller weight during pre-flight checks on an MQ-9 at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam in May 2022.
US Air Force/Airman 1st class Christa Anderson

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 and businesses.

US officials found suspected Chinese malware across several military systems — and unlike previous attacks, experts say the intent is more likely to disrupt rather than to surveil, The New York Times reports.