They cited past cyberattacks from Beijing as evidence of the threats posed by Chinese tech in areas like AI or energy generation.

The attacks, which involved fake job offers as a social engineering lure, were likely aimed at stealing proprietary information about drone manufacturing, ESET said in a report.

The new guidance aims to help owners and operators protect themselves against risks.

Drones from China's DJI contain high-res cameras, advanced sensors and wireless access, opening the door for espionage and sabotage.

The Android application used to operate drones from DJI, a Chinese firm, could allow hackers gain full control of users’ phones, researchers say.

The order comes amid a spate of warnings and bans at multiple government agencies.

Capitol Hill is putting on the pressure.

Weak encryption protocols and limited supply chain visibility had the Navy warning its members about using the drones, according to a letter obtained by CyberScoop.

Cyber Storm, now in its seventh iteration, has grown more elaborate over the years, coinciding with real-world efforts by adversaries to probe U.S. infrastructure.

While the company has long been accused of security issues, few supporting details have emerged.