Threat Actor
Volt Typhoon
- First Reported
- Jun 8, 2023
- Latest Reported
- Oct 28, 2026
Reported Context (34)
- The article attributes the Silent Train covert access network and its zero-day exploitation campaigns to Volt Typhoon. Black Lotus Labs Links Volt Typhoon to Silent Train Network Used in Zero-Day Campaigns
- Described in the article as a China-government backed hacking group. Researchers said it used chains of compromised devices, exploited vulnerabilities including zero-days, and maintained access to victim networks. Volt Typhoon Rotates Ephemeral Infrastructure to Preserve Access, Researchers Say
- The article reports that Volt Typhoon used the Silent Train relay framework, compromised devices to conceal attack origins, and exploited zero-day vulnerabilities against high-value targets. Volt Typhoon Uses ‘Silent Train’ Relay Framework in Zero-Day Attacks
- The report cites CISA and intelligence agencies confirming targeting of critical infrastructure and access maintained in some networks for years. Zscaler VPN Risk Report Highlights Patching, Inspection and Containment Gaps
- Compromised Sierra Wireless Airlink gateways and pivoted to engineering workstations, manipulating software to extract configuration and alarm data. Dragos designated it a Stage 2 group. Dragos 2026 OT Security Report Details Threat Groups Mapping Industrial Control Loops
CVE (46)
Malware (69)
People (29)
Threat Actors (150)
MITRE ATT&CK (83)
Vendors (77)
Products (157)
Tools (51)
Industries (76)
Countries (62)
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