Who are Volt Typhoon and other Chinese groups accused of hacking US firms and others?

[1/2] U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken, January 30, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) – Chinese hacking teams have been blamed by Western intelligence agencies and cybersecurity groups for digital intrusion campaigns across the world, targeting everything from government and military organisations to corporations and media groups Cybersecurity firms believe many of those groups are backed by China’s government. U.S.-based Mandiant has said some Chinese hacking groups are operated by units of China’s army. China’s authorities have consistently denied any form of state-sponsored hacking, saying China itself is a frequent target of cyberattacks. It…