HHS’s 405(d) Cyber Program Publishes Typhoon Video

Chinese-backed cyber operatives, often referred to as cyber typhoons, represent one of the most serious emerging risks in the Healthcare and Public Health Sector. The 2025 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence highlights the persistent cyber threats posed by the China to U.S. government, private-sector, and critical infrastructure networks. HHS’s 405(d) Cyber Program has published a new educational video to alert the sector of these attacks and how to take mitigating actions. The video breaks down the danger cyber typhoon threat actors pose for organizations of all sizes, and provides clear, foundational guidance for leaders, IT teams, and other professionals looking to improve their cybersecurity practices. By outlining how these state-sponsored actors operate and the vulnerabilities they commonly target, the video serves as an accessible starting point for preserving patient safety, continuity of care, and critical infrastructure protection. To learn more, review the cyber Typhoon Video.