“That effectively means there is a built-in way to physically destroy the grid,” said one of the sources.
In the context of global conflict or WW3, the ability to remotely disable electrical devices could provide a tactical advantage.
Particularly if it affects life-sustaining systems such as hospital ventilators, prenatal monitoring tools, or elderly care equipment managed through insurance-backed wellness programs.
Reuters states that both informants requested anonymity due to lack of media authorization. This development comes after Mike Rogers, former director of the U.S. National Security Agency, warned:
“We know that China believes there is value in placing at least some elements of our core infrastructure at risk of destruction or disruption.”
Rogers added:
