Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Busted! China Admits to Volt Typhoon Hacks as Salt Typhoon Wreaks Havoc on US Telecoms
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Busted! China Admits to Volt Typhoon Hacks as Salt Typhoon Wreaks Havoc on US Telecoms
This is your Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch podcast.
*Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch – April 29, 2025*
Hey there, tech defenders! Ting here, bringing you the latest from the digital frontlines where Beijing's cyber operators have been exceptionally busy this past week.
So, grab your encryption keys because the situation is heating up faster than an overclocked CPU! The big bombshell dropped when The Wall Street Journal revealed that Chinese officials actually admitted to conducting the Volt Typhoon attacks during a secret Geneva meeting last December. Yes, you heard that right – they actually owned up to it! Apparently, these attacks were meant as a warning to the US about supporting Taiwan. Talk about passive-aggressive international relations!
Speaking of typhoons, Salt Typhoon has become such a massive headache that the FBI just issued a public call for tips last Thursday, offering a juicy $10 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of these state-backed hackers. This group has executed what officials are calling "one of the most sophisticated foreign cyber campaigns ever directed at US networks," primarily targeting our telecommunications infrastructure.
The intrusions are far more extensive than initially thought. Remember last year when Volt Typhoon managed to lurk undetected in our electric grid for 300 days? That's nearly a full year of potential reconnaissance, and now we're seeing similar patterns with Salt Typhoon's operations.
In response, House Republicans just reintroduced the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, with Chairman John Moolenaar warning that "the Chinese Communist Party is increasingly using cyberattacks to target our critical infrastructure."
Simultaneously, the House Select Committee on the CCP has subpoenaed three Chinese state-owned telecom companies – China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom – demanding compliance by May 7th. These companies previously ignored formal requests for information, raising serious questions about their operations within the US and potential threats to national security.
The timing couldn't be more concerning, as cybersecurity experts warn that recent US tariffs could trigger retaliatory cyberattacks. We've already seen an uptick in vulnerability exploitation – 159 CVEs targeted in just the first quarter of 2025.
My recommendation? Patch aggressively, segment your networks, and implement zero-trust architecture immediately. These attacks demonstrate Beijing's long-term strategic positioning – they're establishing persistence in critical systems that could be leveraged during future conflicts, particularly regarding Taiwan.
Remember, folks: in cyberspace, the best defense is assuming you're already compromised. This is Ting signing off – stay vigilant, stay patched, and see you next week on Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
*Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch – April 29, 2025*
Hey there, tech defenders! Ting here, bringing you the latest from the digital frontlines where Beijing's cyber operators have been exceptionally busy this past week.
So, grab your encryption keys because the situation is heating up faster than an overclocked CPU! The big bombshell dropped when The Wall Street Journal revealed that Chinese officials actually admitted to conducting the Volt Typhoon attacks during a secret Geneva meeting last December. Yes, you heard that right – they actually owned up to it! Apparently, these attacks were meant as a warning to the US about supporting Taiwan. Talk about passive-aggressive international relations!
Speaking of typhoons, Salt Typhoon has become such a massive headache that the FBI just issued a public call for tips last Thursday, offering a juicy $10 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of these state-backed hackers. This group has executed what officials are calling "one of the most sophisticated foreign cyber campaigns ever directed at US networks," primarily targeting our telecommunications infrastructure.
The intrusions are far more extensive than initially thought. Remember last year when Volt Typhoon managed to lurk undetected in our electric grid for 300 days? That's nearly a full year of potential reconnaissance, and now we're seeing similar patterns with Salt Typhoon's operations.
In response, House Republicans just reintroduced the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, with Chairman John Moolenaar warning that "the Chinese Communist Party is increasingly using cyberattacks to target our critical infrastructure."
Simultaneously, the House Select Committee on the CCP has subpoenaed three Chinese state-owned telecom companies – China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom – demanding compliance by May 7th. These companies previously ignored formal requests for information, raising serious questions about their operations within the US and potential threats to national security.
The timing couldn't be more concerning, as cybersecurity experts warn that recent US tariffs could trigger retaliatory cyberattacks. We've already seen an uptick in vulnerability exploitation – 159 CVEs targeted in just the first quarter of 2025.
My recommendation? Patch aggressively, segment your networks, and implement zero-trust architecture immediately. These attacks demonstrate Beijing's long-term strategic positioning – they're establishing persistence in critical systems that could be leveraged during future conflicts, particularly regarding Taiwan.
Remember, folks: in cyberspace, the best defense is assuming you're already compromised. This is Ting signing off – stay vigilant, stay patched, and see you next week on Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
View all episodes
By Quiet. PleaseThis is your Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch podcast.
*Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch – April 29, 2025*
Hey there, tech defenders! Ting here, bringing you the latest from the digital frontlines where Beijing's cyber operators have been exceptionally busy this past week.
So, grab your encryption keys because the situation is heating up faster than an overclocked CPU! The big bombshell dropped when The Wall Street Journal revealed that Chinese officials actually admitted to conducting the Volt Typhoon attacks during a secret Geneva meeting last December. Yes, you heard that right – they actually owned up to it! Apparently, these attacks were meant as a warning to the US about supporting Taiwan. Talk about passive-aggressive international relations!
Speaking of typhoons, Salt Typhoon has become such a massive headache that the FBI just issued a public call for tips last Thursday, offering a juicy $10 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of these state-backed hackers. This group has executed what officials are calling "one of the most sophisticated foreign cyber campaigns ever directed at US networks," primarily targeting our telecommunications infrastructure.
The intrusions are far more extensive than initially thought. Remember last year when Volt Typhoon managed to lurk undetected in our electric grid for 300 days? That's nearly a full year of potential reconnaissance, and now we're seeing similar patterns with Salt Typhoon's operations.
In response, House Republicans just reintroduced the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, with Chairman John Moolenaar warning that "the Chinese Communist Party is increasingly using cyberattacks to target our critical infrastructure."
Simultaneously, the House Select Committee on the CCP has subpoenaed three Chinese state-owned telecom companies – China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom – demanding compliance by May 7th. These companies previously ignored formal requests for information, raising serious questions about their operations within the US and potential threats to national security.
The timing couldn't be more concerning, as cybersecurity experts warn that recent US tariffs could trigger retaliatory cyberattacks. We've already seen an uptick in vulnerability exploitation – 159 CVEs targeted in just the first quarter of 2025.
My recommendation? Patch aggressively, segment your networks, and implement zero-trust architecture immediately. These attacks demonstrate Beijing's long-term strategic positioning – they're establishing persistence in critical systems that could be leveraged during future conflicts, particularly regarding Taiwan.
Remember, folks: in cyberspace, the best defense is assuming you're already compromised. This is Ting signing off – stay vigilant, stay patched, and see you next week on Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
*Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch – April 29, 2025*
Hey there, tech defenders! Ting here, bringing you the latest from the digital frontlines where Beijing's cyber operators have been exceptionally busy this past week.
So, grab your encryption keys because the situation is heating up faster than an overclocked CPU! The big bombshell dropped when The Wall Street Journal revealed that Chinese officials actually admitted to conducting the Volt Typhoon attacks during a secret Geneva meeting last December. Yes, you heard that right – they actually owned up to it! Apparently, these attacks were meant as a warning to the US about supporting Taiwan. Talk about passive-aggressive international relations!
Speaking of typhoons, Salt Typhoon has become such a massive headache that the FBI just issued a public call for tips last Thursday, offering a juicy $10 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of these state-backed hackers. This group has executed what officials are calling "one of the most sophisticated foreign cyber campaigns ever directed at US networks," primarily targeting our telecommunications infrastructure.
The intrusions are far more extensive than initially thought. Remember last year when Volt Typhoon managed to lurk undetected in our electric grid for 300 days? That's nearly a full year of potential reconnaissance, and now we're seeing similar patterns with Salt Typhoon's operations.
In response, House Republicans just reintroduced the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, with Chairman John Moolenaar warning that "the Chinese Communist Party is increasingly using cyberattacks to target our critical infrastructure."
Simultaneously, the House Select Committee on the CCP has subpoenaed three Chinese state-owned telecom companies – China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom – demanding compliance by May 7th. These companies previously ignored formal requests for information, raising serious questions about their operations within the US and potential threats to national security.
The timing couldn't be more concerning, as cybersecurity experts warn that recent US tariffs could trigger retaliatory cyberattacks. We've already seen an uptick in vulnerability exploitation – 159 CVEs targeted in just the first quarter of 2025.
My recommendation? Patch aggressively, segment your networks, and implement zero-trust architecture immediately. These attacks demonstrate Beijing's long-term strategic positioning – they're establishing persistence in critical systems that could be leveraged during future conflicts, particularly regarding Taiwan.
Remember, folks: in cyberspace, the best defense is assuming you're already compromised. This is Ting signing off – stay vigilant, stay patched, and see you next week on Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta