Tech chief on cyberthreat: ‘Just know it’s there,’ nothing detected | Guam News

Amid US-China tensions over Taiwan, the US territory of Guam remains a target for cyberthreat actors like China-backed group Volt Typhoon, which has been active since mid-2021. Despite no confirmed evidence of compromise, Guam’s chief technology officer, Frank Lujan, said their “living-off-the-land” evasion techniques make detection difficult. A shortage in skilled cybersecurity professionals exacerbates the risk, highlighting the need for further investment in local expertise. Guam has received over $156 million in federal funding to enhance internet access and cyber security.