pre-positioning

The Devices China Already Owns: Pre-Positioning for Future Conflict

John Z Black Apr 23, 2026

Threat Intelligence #china #volt-typhoon #flax-typhoon #cisa #ncsc #covert-network #pre-positioning #critical-infrastructure

China's state actors aren't just hacking networks; they're acquiring real estate. A massive joint advisory reveals how covert device networks are being pre-positioned inside everyday hardware like routers and NAS devices, waiting for the right moment to be activated.