This is your China Hack Report: Daily US Tech Defense podcast.

Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the latest China-linked cyber activities affecting US interests. Let's dive right in.

Over the past 24 hours, we've seen some significant developments. The Salt Typhoon attacks, which have been ongoing for months, have raised serious questions about whether the US should adopt a more aggressive cyber strategy against China. Senators like Gary Peters and Dan Sullivan are pushing for a stronger response, suggesting that hitting back at enemy hackers could make China think twice about infiltrating US communications networks[1].

But let's talk about what's happened recently. The Chinese hacking collective, dubbed Salt Typhoon, has breached over 80 telecom providers in the US and abroad, including big names like T-Mobile, Verizon, Lumen, and AT&T. This campaign has scooped up data on hundreds of thousands of American mobile phone users, likely stealing information about more than 1 million customers. High-profile targets include President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance, and top government officials in the Biden administration[2][4].

The FBI and Homeland Security have confirmed that Chinese hackers exploited weaknesses in US computer routers serving telecom corporations, giving them access to sensitive data, including customer call records and private communications of high-profile individuals. The investigation is ongoing, but officials admit they can't say with certainty that China hackers have been fully kicked out of these telecommunications networks[2][4].

In response, the Department of Defense is under pressure to secure its communications. Senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are calling for an investigation into the Pentagon's cybersecurity failures, highlighting the need for end-to-end encryption technology to protect against foreign espionage. The FCC has also announced measures to mandate telecom carriers to secure their networks[3].

So, what can you do to protect yourself? The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recommends that organizations and individuals take immediate defensive actions, including patching vulnerabilities, monitoring for suspicious activity, and implementing robust cybersecurity measures.

In the world of tech, it's clear that the stakes are high. As James Lewis, head of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, puts it, "You need to start by telling the Chinese: This is unacceptable, you've gone too far and if you don't stop we're going to take action now." It's time for the US to take a stand against China's aggressive cyber activities. Stay vigilant, folks.

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