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This is your Red Alert: China's Daily Cyber Moves podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on China's daily cyber moves against US targets. Let's dive right in.
As of today, February 6, 2025, the situation is red hot. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been ramping up its cyberattacks on US critical infrastructure, and it's getting personal. Just last month, the US Treasury Department was hit by a state-sponsored cyberattack, marking the latest escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors[4].
But that's not all. The CCP has been strategically infiltrating US critical infrastructure, targeting everything from government networks to telecommunications systems. In 2024, Taiwan saw nearly 2.4 million cyberattacks daily, and the US isn't far behind. The FBI and CISA have been sounding the alarm, warning of potential chaos and casualties if we don't take action[5].
Let's take a look at the timeline of events. In February 2024, the CISA, NSA, and FBI issued a joint advisory warning of PRC state-sponsored cyber actors seeking to pre-position themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure[1]. Fast forward to October 2024, and the FBI and CISA were investigating unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by PRC-affiliated actors[2].
But what's really got everyone on high alert is the recent discovery of a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[4].
So, what can we do to defend ourselves? First and foremost, we need to take the FBI Director's warning seriously. Christopher Wray has called China's cyber threats to US critical infrastructure the "defining threat to our generation"[5]. We need to be proactive, not reactive. That means staying on top of emergency alerts from CISA and the FBI, and taking immediate action to patch vulnerabilities and strengthen our cyber defenses.
The potential escalation scenarios are dire. If the CCP continues to infiltrate our critical infrastructure, we could see massive attacks on SCADA systems, crippling our national defense community. We can't let that happen. It's time to take a stand and defend our digital borders. Stay vigilant, folks. The cyber war is on.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
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Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on China's daily cyber moves against US targets. Let's dive right in.
As of today, February 6, 2025, the situation is red hot. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been ramping up its cyberattacks on US critical infrastructure, and it's getting personal. Just last month, the US Treasury Department was hit by a state-sponsored cyberattack, marking the latest escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors[4].
But that's not all. The CCP has been strategically infiltrating US critical infrastructure, targeting everything from government networks to telecommunications systems. In 2024, Taiwan saw nearly 2.4 million cyberattacks daily, and the US isn't far behind. The FBI and CISA have been sounding the alarm, warning of potential chaos and casualties if we don't take action[5].
Let's take a look at the timeline of events. In February 2024, the CISA, NSA, and FBI issued a joint advisory warning of PRC state-sponsored cyber actors seeking to pre-position themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure[1]. Fast forward to October 2024, and the FBI and CISA were investigating unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by PRC-affiliated actors[2].
But what's really got everyone on high alert is the recent discovery of a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[4].
So, what can we do to defend ourselves? First and foremost, we need to take the FBI Director's warning seriously. Christopher Wray has called China's cyber threats to US critical infrastructure the "defining threat to our generation"[5]. We need to be proactive, not reactive. That means staying on top of emergency alerts from CISA and the FBI, and taking immediate action to patch vulnerabilities and strengthen our cyber defenses.
The potential escalation scenarios are dire. If the CCP continues to infiltrate our critical infrastructure, we could see massive attacks on SCADA systems, crippling our national defense community. We can't let that happen. It's time to take a stand and defend our digital borders. Stay vigilant, folks. The cyber war is on.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is your Red Alert: China's Daily Cyber Moves podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on China's daily cyber moves against US targets. Let's dive right in.
As of today, February 6, 2025, the situation is red hot. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been ramping up its cyberattacks on US critical infrastructure, and it's getting personal. Just last month, the US Treasury Department was hit by a state-sponsored cyberattack, marking the latest escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors[4].
But that's not all. The CCP has been strategically infiltrating US critical infrastructure, targeting everything from government networks to telecommunications systems. In 2024, Taiwan saw nearly 2.4 million cyberattacks daily, and the US isn't far behind. The FBI and CISA have been sounding the alarm, warning of potential chaos and casualties if we don't take action[5].
Let's take a look at the timeline of events. In February 2024, the CISA, NSA, and FBI issued a joint advisory warning of PRC state-sponsored cyber actors seeking to pre-position themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure[1]. Fast forward to October 2024, and the FBI and CISA were investigating unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by PRC-affiliated actors[2].
But what's really got everyone on high alert is the recent discovery of a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[4].
So, what can we do to defend ourselves? First and foremost, we need to take the FBI Director's warning seriously. Christopher Wray has called China's cyber threats to US critical infrastructure the "defining threat to our generation"[5]. We need to be proactive, not reactive. That means staying on top of emergency alerts from CISA and the FBI, and taking immediate action to patch vulnerabilities and strengthen our cyber defenses.
The potential escalation scenarios are dire. If the CCP continues to infiltrate our critical infrastructure, we could see massive attacks on SCADA systems, crippling our national defense community. We can't let that happen. It's time to take a stand and defend our digital borders. Stay vigilant, folks. The cyber war is on.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on China's daily cyber moves against US targets. Let's dive right in.
As of today, February 6, 2025, the situation is red hot. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been ramping up its cyberattacks on US critical infrastructure, and it's getting personal. Just last month, the US Treasury Department was hit by a state-sponsored cyberattack, marking the latest escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors[4].
But that's not all. The CCP has been strategically infiltrating US critical infrastructure, targeting everything from government networks to telecommunications systems. In 2024, Taiwan saw nearly 2.4 million cyberattacks daily, and the US isn't far behind. The FBI and CISA have been sounding the alarm, warning of potential chaos and casualties if we don't take action[5].
Let's take a look at the timeline of events. In February 2024, the CISA, NSA, and FBI issued a joint advisory warning of PRC state-sponsored cyber actors seeking to pre-position themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure[1]. Fast forward to October 2024, and the FBI and CISA were investigating unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by PRC-affiliated actors[2].
But what's really got everyone on high alert is the recent discovery of a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[4].
So, what can we do to defend ourselves? First and foremost, we need to take the FBI Director's warning seriously. Christopher Wray has called China's cyber threats to US critical infrastructure the "defining threat to our generation"[5]. We need to be proactive, not reactive. That means staying on top of emergency alerts from CISA and the FBI, and taking immediate action to patch vulnerabilities and strengthen our cyber defenses.
The potential escalation scenarios are dire. If the CCP continues to infiltrate our critical infrastructure, we could see massive attacks on SCADA systems, crippling our national defense community. We can't let that happen. It's time to take a stand and defend our digital borders. Stay vigilant, folks. The cyber war is on.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta