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In late 2023, U.S. federal agents uncovered that the Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon had infiltrated the water system in Littleton, Massachusetts, highlighting ongoing cyber threats to critical infrastructure. Since at least 2021, this state-backed group has employed stealth techniques to compromise various sectors, reflecting a strategy to undermine U.S. capabilities before potential conflicts. The Biden administration's National Defense Strategy aims to bolster defenses against such cyber attacks, but significant vulnerabilities persist, necessitating improved cooperation among federal and state entities and enhanced resilience in the private sector.