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This is your Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to dive into the latest on Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. Let's get straight to it.
Over the past few days, we've seen some of the most sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting U.S. infrastructure. The latest attack on the U.S. Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) marks a significant escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors. According to Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), these hacks are designed to disrupt U.S. military supply lines and blunt an effective response to potential conflict with the People's Republic of China (PRC), especially over Taiwan.
The attack methodologies are quite advanced. Chinese state-backed hacker groups, such as Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon, have been using internet routers in the U.S. as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems. They've even breached U.S. telecommunications networks and providers, targeting data from U.S. officials, including phones used by Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, as well as phones from staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign.
Attribution evidence points directly to the CCP. The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Integrity Technology Group Inc., a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, for its alleged involvement in multiple hacking attempts against the U.S. The hacks were connected to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese malicious state-sponsored cyber group that has been active since at least 2021, often targeting organizations within U.S. critical infrastructure sectors.
Defensive measures are being implemented, but it's a tough battle. The FBI's outgoing director, Christopher Wray, has called China's cyber program the "defining threat of our generation." He warns that Beijing can leverage these programs to target critical infrastructure and inflict real-world harm at a time and place of their choosing.
Lessons learned? The U.S. needs to step up its cybersecurity game. As Anne Neuberger, the U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, notes, these hacks are part of a Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft. The U.S. must invest more in cybersecurity and work closely with allies to counter these threats.
In conclusion, the past few days have shown us that the cyber war between the U.S. and China is heating up. It's time for the U.S. to take a proactive stance and protect its critical infrastructure from these sophisticated attacks. That's it for now, folks. Stay safe in cyberspace.
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Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to dive into the latest on Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. Let's get straight to it.
Over the past few days, we've seen some of the most sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting U.S. infrastructure. The latest attack on the U.S. Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) marks a significant escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors. According to Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), these hacks are designed to disrupt U.S. military supply lines and blunt an effective response to potential conflict with the People's Republic of China (PRC), especially over Taiwan.
The attack methodologies are quite advanced. Chinese state-backed hacker groups, such as Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon, have been using internet routers in the U.S. as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems. They've even breached U.S. telecommunications networks and providers, targeting data from U.S. officials, including phones used by Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, as well as phones from staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign.
Attribution evidence points directly to the CCP. The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Integrity Technology Group Inc., a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, for its alleged involvement in multiple hacking attempts against the U.S. The hacks were connected to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese malicious state-sponsored cyber group that has been active since at least 2021, often targeting organizations within U.S. critical infrastructure sectors.
Defensive measures are being implemented, but it's a tough battle. The FBI's outgoing director, Christopher Wray, has called China's cyber program the "defining threat of our generation." He warns that Beijing can leverage these programs to target critical infrastructure and inflict real-world harm at a time and place of their choosing.
Lessons learned? The U.S. needs to step up its cybersecurity game. As Anne Neuberger, the U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, notes, these hacks are part of a Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft. The U.S. must invest more in cybersecurity and work closely with allies to counter these threats.
In conclusion, the past few days have shown us that the cyber war between the U.S. and China is heating up. It's time for the U.S. to take a proactive stance and protect its critical infrastructure from these sophisticated attacks. That's it for now, folks. Stay safe in cyberspace.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is your Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to dive into the latest on Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. Let's get straight to it.
Over the past few days, we've seen some of the most sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting U.S. infrastructure. The latest attack on the U.S. Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) marks a significant escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors. According to Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), these hacks are designed to disrupt U.S. military supply lines and blunt an effective response to potential conflict with the People's Republic of China (PRC), especially over Taiwan.
The attack methodologies are quite advanced. Chinese state-backed hacker groups, such as Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon, have been using internet routers in the U.S. as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems. They've even breached U.S. telecommunications networks and providers, targeting data from U.S. officials, including phones used by Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, as well as phones from staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign.
Attribution evidence points directly to the CCP. The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Integrity Technology Group Inc., a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, for its alleged involvement in multiple hacking attempts against the U.S. The hacks were connected to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese malicious state-sponsored cyber group that has been active since at least 2021, often targeting organizations within U.S. critical infrastructure sectors.
Defensive measures are being implemented, but it's a tough battle. The FBI's outgoing director, Christopher Wray, has called China's cyber program the "defining threat of our generation." He warns that Beijing can leverage these programs to target critical infrastructure and inflict real-world harm at a time and place of their choosing.
Lessons learned? The U.S. needs to step up its cybersecurity game. As Anne Neuberger, the U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, notes, these hacks are part of a Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft. The U.S. must invest more in cybersecurity and work closely with allies to counter these threats.
In conclusion, the past few days have shown us that the cyber war between the U.S. and China is heating up. It's time for the U.S. to take a proactive stance and protect its critical infrastructure from these sophisticated attacks. That's it for now, folks. Stay safe in cyberspace.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to dive into the latest on Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. Let's get straight to it.
Over the past few days, we've seen some of the most sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting U.S. infrastructure. The latest attack on the U.S. Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) marks a significant escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors. According to Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), these hacks are designed to disrupt U.S. military supply lines and blunt an effective response to potential conflict with the People's Republic of China (PRC), especially over Taiwan.
The attack methodologies are quite advanced. Chinese state-backed hacker groups, such as Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon, have been using internet routers in the U.S. as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems. They've even breached U.S. telecommunications networks and providers, targeting data from U.S. officials, including phones used by Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, as well as phones from staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign.
Attribution evidence points directly to the CCP. The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Integrity Technology Group Inc., a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, for its alleged involvement in multiple hacking attempts against the U.S. The hacks were connected to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese malicious state-sponsored cyber group that has been active since at least 2021, often targeting organizations within U.S. critical infrastructure sectors.
Defensive measures are being implemented, but it's a tough battle. The FBI's outgoing director, Christopher Wray, has called China's cyber program the "defining threat of our generation." He warns that Beijing can leverage these programs to target critical infrastructure and inflict real-world harm at a time and place of their choosing.
Lessons learned? The U.S. needs to step up its cybersecurity game. As Anne Neuberger, the U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, notes, these hacks are part of a Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft. The U.S. must invest more in cybersecurity and work closely with allies to counter these threats.
In conclusion, the past few days have shown us that the cyber war between the U.S. and China is heating up. It's time for the U.S. to take a proactive stance and protect its critical infrastructure from these sophisticated attacks. That's it for now, folks. Stay safe in cyberspace.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta