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This is your Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Today, January 4, 2025, we're diving into the latest on Chinese cyber activities impacting US security.
Let's get straight to it. The US Treasury Department just sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, Integrity Technology Group, for aiding state-sponsored hacks by Flax Typhoon, also known as Ethereal Panda or RedJuliett[1][4]. This group has been active since mid-2021, targeting entities across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, using known vulnerabilities and legitimate remote access software to maintain persistent access.
Flax Typhoon's tactics are sophisticated, leveraging IoT botnets like Raptor Train to launch DDoS attacks and exploit traditional devices on the same networks. Their focus on Taiwan is particularly notable, given China's geopolitical interests[4].
But that's not all. Another Chinese state-backed espionage group, Salt Typhoon, has been using a range of sophisticated methods to breach US telecommunications providers and infrastructure that facilitates court-authorized wiretap requests[2]. These attacks have ensnared dozens of telecommunications and internet providers inside and outside the US, with the group deploying various techniques to obtain credentials needed for accessing communications networks.
The US government is taking these threats seriously, with the Department of Homeland Security confirming that an influential government-backed cybersecurity review board will formally probe these intrusions[2]. The Treasury Department's Acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Bradley T. Smith, emphasized that the US will use all available tools to disrupt these threats and harden public and private sector cyber defenses[1].
Looking ahead, industry experts predict that 2025 will see increased use of AI for sophisticated phishing, vishing, and social engineering attacks, as well as deepfakes for identity theft and fraud[3]. The Big Four – Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea – will remain active in espionage operations, cybercrime, and information operations aligned with their geopolitical interests.
So, what can you do to protect yourself? First, ensure your systems are properly equipped with logging mechanisms to monitor device activity. Second, be cautious of fabricated emails that can trick recipients into handing over sensitive account information. And third, stay informed about the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
That's all for today's Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Stay vigilant, and we'll catch you on the flip side.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Today, January 4, 2025, we're diving into the latest on Chinese cyber activities impacting US security.
Let's get straight to it. The US Treasury Department just sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, Integrity Technology Group, for aiding state-sponsored hacks by Flax Typhoon, also known as Ethereal Panda or RedJuliett[1][4]. This group has been active since mid-2021, targeting entities across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, using known vulnerabilities and legitimate remote access software to maintain persistent access.
Flax Typhoon's tactics are sophisticated, leveraging IoT botnets like Raptor Train to launch DDoS attacks and exploit traditional devices on the same networks. Their focus on Taiwan is particularly notable, given China's geopolitical interests[4].
But that's not all. Another Chinese state-backed espionage group, Salt Typhoon, has been using a range of sophisticated methods to breach US telecommunications providers and infrastructure that facilitates court-authorized wiretap requests[2]. These attacks have ensnared dozens of telecommunications and internet providers inside and outside the US, with the group deploying various techniques to obtain credentials needed for accessing communications networks.
The US government is taking these threats seriously, with the Department of Homeland Security confirming that an influential government-backed cybersecurity review board will formally probe these intrusions[2]. The Treasury Department's Acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Bradley T. Smith, emphasized that the US will use all available tools to disrupt these threats and harden public and private sector cyber defenses[1].
Looking ahead, industry experts predict that 2025 will see increased use of AI for sophisticated phishing, vishing, and social engineering attacks, as well as deepfakes for identity theft and fraud[3]. The Big Four – Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea – will remain active in espionage operations, cybercrime, and information operations aligned with their geopolitical interests.
So, what can you do to protect yourself? First, ensure your systems are properly equipped with logging mechanisms to monitor device activity. Second, be cautious of fabricated emails that can trick recipients into handing over sensitive account information. And third, stay informed about the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
That's all for today's Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Stay vigilant, and we'll catch you on the flip side.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is your Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Today, January 4, 2025, we're diving into the latest on Chinese cyber activities impacting US security.
Let's get straight to it. The US Treasury Department just sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, Integrity Technology Group, for aiding state-sponsored hacks by Flax Typhoon, also known as Ethereal Panda or RedJuliett[1][4]. This group has been active since mid-2021, targeting entities across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, using known vulnerabilities and legitimate remote access software to maintain persistent access.
Flax Typhoon's tactics are sophisticated, leveraging IoT botnets like Raptor Train to launch DDoS attacks and exploit traditional devices on the same networks. Their focus on Taiwan is particularly notable, given China's geopolitical interests[4].
But that's not all. Another Chinese state-backed espionage group, Salt Typhoon, has been using a range of sophisticated methods to breach US telecommunications providers and infrastructure that facilitates court-authorized wiretap requests[2]. These attacks have ensnared dozens of telecommunications and internet providers inside and outside the US, with the group deploying various techniques to obtain credentials needed for accessing communications networks.
The US government is taking these threats seriously, with the Department of Homeland Security confirming that an influential government-backed cybersecurity review board will formally probe these intrusions[2]. The Treasury Department's Acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Bradley T. Smith, emphasized that the US will use all available tools to disrupt these threats and harden public and private sector cyber defenses[1].
Looking ahead, industry experts predict that 2025 will see increased use of AI for sophisticated phishing, vishing, and social engineering attacks, as well as deepfakes for identity theft and fraud[3]. The Big Four – Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea – will remain active in espionage operations, cybercrime, and information operations aligned with their geopolitical interests.
So, what can you do to protect yourself? First, ensure your systems are properly equipped with logging mechanisms to monitor device activity. Second, be cautious of fabricated emails that can trick recipients into handing over sensitive account information. And third, stay informed about the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
That's all for today's Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Stay vigilant, and we'll catch you on the flip side.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Today, January 4, 2025, we're diving into the latest on Chinese cyber activities impacting US security.
Let's get straight to it. The US Treasury Department just sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, Integrity Technology Group, for aiding state-sponsored hacks by Flax Typhoon, also known as Ethereal Panda or RedJuliett[1][4]. This group has been active since mid-2021, targeting entities across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, using known vulnerabilities and legitimate remote access software to maintain persistent access.
Flax Typhoon's tactics are sophisticated, leveraging IoT botnets like Raptor Train to launch DDoS attacks and exploit traditional devices on the same networks. Their focus on Taiwan is particularly notable, given China's geopolitical interests[4].
But that's not all. Another Chinese state-backed espionage group, Salt Typhoon, has been using a range of sophisticated methods to breach US telecommunications providers and infrastructure that facilitates court-authorized wiretap requests[2]. These attacks have ensnared dozens of telecommunications and internet providers inside and outside the US, with the group deploying various techniques to obtain credentials needed for accessing communications networks.
The US government is taking these threats seriously, with the Department of Homeland Security confirming that an influential government-backed cybersecurity review board will formally probe these intrusions[2]. The Treasury Department's Acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Bradley T. Smith, emphasized that the US will use all available tools to disrupt these threats and harden public and private sector cyber defenses[1].
Looking ahead, industry experts predict that 2025 will see increased use of AI for sophisticated phishing, vishing, and social engineering attacks, as well as deepfakes for identity theft and fraud[3]. The Big Four – Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea – will remain active in espionage operations, cybercrime, and information operations aligned with their geopolitical interests.
So, what can you do to protect yourself? First, ensure your systems are properly equipped with logging mechanisms to monitor device activity. Second, be cautious of fabricated emails that can trick recipients into handing over sensitive account information. And third, stay informed about the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
That's all for today's Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Stay vigilant, and we'll catch you on the flip side.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta