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This is your Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and let's dive right into the thick of it. The past few days have been a whirlwind of cyber chaos, with China at the helm. The latest escalation in Beijing's hybrid tactics has left U.S. critical infrastructure reeling. Let's break it down.
The recent state-sponsored cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a stark reminder of the escalating cyber threat. This attack, which occurred in early December, targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of the Treasury Secretary, both of which had administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024 for engaging in cyberattacks and supplying weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine[1].
But that's not all. The CCP has been busy. In January, the U.S. dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon. These hackers gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the U.S. to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[1].
And then there's Salt Typhoon, another Chinese state-backed hacker group that targeted data from numerous U.S. officials, including phones used by Donald J. Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, as well as phones from staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. This is part of a broader Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft[1].
Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray has called China's cyber program the "defining threat of our generation." He noted that Beijing can leverage these programs to target critical infrastructure, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, natural gas pipelines, and telecommunications. The FBI believes that Beijing has already pre-positioned malware to "lie in wait on those networks," where it can "inflict real-world harm at a time and place of their choosing"[4].
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. These 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[4].
So, what's the takeaway? The CCP's cyber operations are sophisticated and relentless. They're not just about stealing data; they're about disrupting critical infrastructure and preparing for potential conflict. The U.S. needs to stay vigilant and implement robust defensive measures to counter these threats. As Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), puts it, these hacks serve "so that they can disrupt our ability to support military activities or to distract us, to get us to focus on a domestic incident at a time when something is flaring up in a different part of the world"[1].
That's the latest from the cyber trenches. Stay safe out there.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, I'm Ting, and let's dive right into the thick of it. The past few days have been a whirlwind of cyber chaos, with China at the helm. The latest escalation in Beijing's hybrid tactics has left U.S. critical infrastructure reeling. Let's break it down.
The recent state-sponsored cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a stark reminder of the escalating cyber threat. This attack, which occurred in early December, targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of the Treasury Secretary, both of which had administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024 for engaging in cyberattacks and supplying weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine[1].
But that's not all. The CCP has been busy. In January, the U.S. dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon. These hackers gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the U.S. to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[1].
And then there's Salt Typhoon, another Chinese state-backed hacker group that targeted data from numerous U.S. officials, including phones used by Donald J. Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, as well as phones from staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. This is part of a broader Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft[1].
Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray has called China's cyber program the "defining threat of our generation." He noted that Beijing can leverage these programs to target critical infrastructure, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, natural gas pipelines, and telecommunications. The FBI believes that Beijing has already pre-positioned malware to "lie in wait on those networks," where it can "inflict real-world harm at a time and place of their choosing"[4].
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. These 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[4].
So, what's the takeaway? The CCP's cyber operations are sophisticated and relentless. They're not just about stealing data; they're about disrupting critical infrastructure and preparing for potential conflict. The U.S. needs to stay vigilant and implement robust defensive measures to counter these threats. As Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), puts it, these hacks serve "so that they can disrupt our ability to support military activities or to distract us, to get us to focus on a domestic incident at a time when something is flaring up in a different part of the world"[1].
That's the latest from the cyber trenches. Stay safe out there.
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 let's dive right into the thick of it. The past few days have been a whirlwind of cyber chaos, with China at the helm. The latest escalation in Beijing's hybrid tactics has left U.S. critical infrastructure reeling. Let's break it down.
The recent state-sponsored cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a stark reminder of the escalating cyber threat. This attack, which occurred in early December, targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of the Treasury Secretary, both of which had administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024 for engaging in cyberattacks and supplying weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine[1].
But that's not all. The CCP has been busy. In January, the U.S. dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon. These hackers gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the U.S. to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[1].
And then there's Salt Typhoon, another Chinese state-backed hacker group that targeted data from numerous U.S. officials, including phones used by Donald J. Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, as well as phones from staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. This is part of a broader Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft[1].
Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray has called China's cyber program the "defining threat of our generation." He noted that Beijing can leverage these programs to target critical infrastructure, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, natural gas pipelines, and telecommunications. The FBI believes that Beijing has already pre-positioned malware to "lie in wait on those networks," where it can "inflict real-world harm at a time and place of their choosing"[4].
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. These 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[4].
So, what's the takeaway? The CCP's cyber operations are sophisticated and relentless. They're not just about stealing data; they're about disrupting critical infrastructure and preparing for potential conflict. The U.S. needs to stay vigilant and implement robust defensive measures to counter these threats. As Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), puts it, these hacks serve "so that they can disrupt our ability to support military activities or to distract us, to get us to focus on a domestic incident at a time when something is flaring up in a different part of the world"[1].
That's the latest from the cyber trenches. Stay safe out there.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, I'm Ting, and let's dive right into the thick of it. The past few days have been a whirlwind of cyber chaos, with China at the helm. The latest escalation in Beijing's hybrid tactics has left U.S. critical infrastructure reeling. Let's break it down.
The recent state-sponsored cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a stark reminder of the escalating cyber threat. This attack, which occurred in early December, targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of the Treasury Secretary, both of which had administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024 for engaging in cyberattacks and supplying weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine[1].
But that's not all. The CCP has been busy. In January, the U.S. dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon. These hackers gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the U.S. to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[1].
And then there's Salt Typhoon, another Chinese state-backed hacker group that targeted data from numerous U.S. officials, including phones used by Donald J. Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, as well as phones from staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. This is part of a broader Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft[1].
Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray has called China's cyber program the "defining threat of our generation." He noted that Beijing can leverage these programs to target critical infrastructure, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, natural gas pipelines, and telecommunications. The FBI believes that Beijing has already pre-positioned malware to "lie in wait on those networks," where it can "inflict real-world harm at a time and place of their choosing"[4].
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. These 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[4].
So, what's the takeaway? The CCP's cyber operations are sophisticated and relentless. They're not just about stealing data; they're about disrupting critical infrastructure and preparing for potential conflict. The U.S. needs to stay vigilant and implement robust defensive measures to counter these threats. As Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), puts it, these hacks serve "so that they can disrupt our ability to support military activities or to distract us, to get us to focus on a domestic incident at a time when something is flaring up in a different part of the world"[1].
That's the latest from the cyber trenches. Stay safe out there.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta