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This is your Red Alert: China's Daily Cyber Moves podcast.
Hey listeners, it's Ting here, your go-to cyber sleuth on all things China and hacks. Picture this: I'm hunkered down in my digital war room, screens flickering with the latest red flags from Beijing's cyber playground. Over the past week leading to today, January 14, 2026, China's hackers have been on a tear against US targets, and it's not subtle—it's a full-on prep for chaos.
Let's rewind the timeline. Back on January 8, China-nexus crew UAT-7290 lit up telecoms in South Asia and Southeastern Europe with Linux malware and sneaky ORB nodes, but fingers point to US ripple effects through shared infra. Fast-forward to January 9: China-linked hackers exploited zero-days in VMware ESXi servers, popping out of virtual machines via a jacked SonicWall VPN—Huntress stopped it cold before ransomware could bloom. Same day, Volt Typhoon, that infamous PRC squad, deepened its burrow into US critical infrastructure like water, power, and ports, per House hearings. These aren't joyrides; they're "continuous, increasingly automated shaping operations," as Joe Lin from Twenty Technologies nailed it in Tuesday's House Homeland Security hearing.
By January 13, CISA dropped a bomb: active exploitation of Gogs' CVE-2025-8110 path traversal flaw—CVSS 8.7—for straight-up code execution. No patches? You're toast. Experts like Frank Cilluffo from Auburn's McCrary Institute screamed for offensive US cyber ops, saying we're "hamstrung" without embedding it in military doctrine. Emily Harding from CSIS agreed: adversaries like China hold the escalation ladder, with muted US responses fueling more probes.
New patterns? Persistent presence in non-military sectors to sabotage mobilization—think Taiwan flare-up. Volt Typhoon's playbook: burrow deep, lie low, strike if Uncle Sam mobilizes. Escalation scenarios? DOE's Alex Fitzsimmons is gaming it out—cyber hits plus severe weather crippling pipelines. If China invades Taiwan, expect blackouts in Guam or LA ports. Beijing's even banning US tools like VMware, Palo Alto, and Fortinet from Chinese firms, per Reuters, swapping for homegrown spyware.
Defensive moves, listeners: Patch Gogs and ESXi now—CISA's KEV list screams urgency. Huntress-style runtime detection for VM escapes. Industrialize offense like Lin urges—turn elite hacks into machine-speed tools. CESER's pushing AI-FORTS for resilient grids. No hack-backs for you civilians; leave that to pros to dodge blowback.
This daily dance? Red Alert level crimson. Stay vigilant, segment networks, and drill those backups.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more cyber spice! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Hey listeners, it's Ting here, your go-to cyber sleuth on all things China and hacks. Picture this: I'm hunkered down in my digital war room, screens flickering with the latest red flags from Beijing's cyber playground. Over the past week leading to today, January 14, 2026, China's hackers have been on a tear against US targets, and it's not subtle—it's a full-on prep for chaos.
Let's rewind the timeline. Back on January 8, China-nexus crew UAT-7290 lit up telecoms in South Asia and Southeastern Europe with Linux malware and sneaky ORB nodes, but fingers point to US ripple effects through shared infra. Fast-forward to January 9: China-linked hackers exploited zero-days in VMware ESXi servers, popping out of virtual machines via a jacked SonicWall VPN—Huntress stopped it cold before ransomware could bloom. Same day, Volt Typhoon, that infamous PRC squad, deepened its burrow into US critical infrastructure like water, power, and ports, per House hearings. These aren't joyrides; they're "continuous, increasingly automated shaping operations," as Joe Lin from Twenty Technologies nailed it in Tuesday's House Homeland Security hearing.
By January 13, CISA dropped a bomb: active exploitation of Gogs' CVE-2025-8110 path traversal flaw—CVSS 8.7—for straight-up code execution. No patches? You're toast. Experts like Frank Cilluffo from Auburn's McCrary Institute screamed for offensive US cyber ops, saying we're "hamstrung" without embedding it in military doctrine. Emily Harding from CSIS agreed: adversaries like China hold the escalation ladder, with muted US responses fueling more probes.
New patterns? Persistent presence in non-military sectors to sabotage mobilization—think Taiwan flare-up. Volt Typhoon's playbook: burrow deep, lie low, strike if Uncle Sam mobilizes. Escalation scenarios? DOE's Alex Fitzsimmons is gaming it out—cyber hits plus severe weather crippling pipelines. If China invades Taiwan, expect blackouts in Guam or LA ports. Beijing's even banning US tools like VMware, Palo Alto, and Fortinet from Chinese firms, per Reuters, swapping for homegrown spyware.
Defensive moves, listeners: Patch Gogs and ESXi now—CISA's KEV list screams urgency. Huntress-style runtime detection for VM escapes. Industrialize offense like Lin urges—turn elite hacks into machine-speed tools. CESER's pushing AI-FORTS for resilient grids. No hack-backs for you civilians; leave that to pros to dodge blowback.
This daily dance? Red Alert level crimson. Stay vigilant, segment networks, and drill those backups.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more cyber spice! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Hey listeners, it's Ting here, your go-to cyber sleuth on all things China and hacks. Picture this: I'm hunkered down in my digital war room, screens flickering with the latest red flags from Beijing's cyber playground. Over the past week leading to today, January 14, 2026, China's hackers have been on a tear against US targets, and it's not subtle—it's a full-on prep for chaos.
Let's rewind the timeline. Back on January 8, China-nexus crew UAT-7290 lit up telecoms in South Asia and Southeastern Europe with Linux malware and sneaky ORB nodes, but fingers point to US ripple effects through shared infra. Fast-forward to January 9: China-linked hackers exploited zero-days in VMware ESXi servers, popping out of virtual machines via a jacked SonicWall VPN—Huntress stopped it cold before ransomware could bloom. Same day, Volt Typhoon, that infamous PRC squad, deepened its burrow into US critical infrastructure like water, power, and ports, per House hearings. These aren't joyrides; they're "continuous, increasingly automated shaping operations," as Joe Lin from Twenty Technologies nailed it in Tuesday's House Homeland Security hearing.
By January 13, CISA dropped a bomb: active exploitation of Gogs' CVE-2025-8110 path traversal flaw—CVSS 8.7—for straight-up code execution. No patches? You're toast. Experts like Frank Cilluffo from Auburn's McCrary Institute screamed for offensive US cyber ops, saying we're "hamstrung" without embedding it in military doctrine. Emily Harding from CSIS agreed: adversaries like China hold the escalation ladder, with muted US responses fueling more probes.
New patterns? Persistent presence in non-military sectors to sabotage mobilization—think Taiwan flare-up. Volt Typhoon's playbook: burrow deep, lie low, strike if Uncle Sam mobilizes. Escalation scenarios? DOE's Alex Fitzsimmons is gaming it out—cyber hits plus severe weather crippling pipelines. If China invades Taiwan, expect blackouts in Guam or LA ports. Beijing's even banning US tools like VMware, Palo Alto, and Fortinet from Chinese firms, per Reuters, swapping for homegrown spyware.
Defensive moves, listeners: Patch Gogs and ESXi now—CISA's KEV list screams urgency. Huntress-style runtime detection for VM escapes. Industrialize offense like Lin urges—turn elite hacks into machine-speed tools. CESER's pushing AI-FORTS for resilient grids. No hack-backs for you civilians; leave that to pros to dodge blowback.
This daily dance? Red Alert level crimson. Stay vigilant, segment networks, and drill those backups.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more cyber spice! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Hey listeners, it's Ting here, your go-to cyber sleuth on all things China and hacks. Picture this: I'm hunkered down in my digital war room, screens flickering with the latest red flags from Beijing's cyber playground. Over the past week leading to today, January 14, 2026, China's hackers have been on a tear against US targets, and it's not subtle—it's a full-on prep for chaos.
Let's rewind the timeline. Back on January 8, China-nexus crew UAT-7290 lit up telecoms in South Asia and Southeastern Europe with Linux malware and sneaky ORB nodes, but fingers point to US ripple effects through shared infra. Fast-forward to January 9: China-linked hackers exploited zero-days in VMware ESXi servers, popping out of virtual machines via a jacked SonicWall VPN—Huntress stopped it cold before ransomware could bloom. Same day, Volt Typhoon, that infamous PRC squad, deepened its burrow into US critical infrastructure like water, power, and ports, per House hearings. These aren't joyrides; they're "continuous, increasingly automated shaping operations," as Joe Lin from Twenty Technologies nailed it in Tuesday's House Homeland Security hearing.
By January 13, CISA dropped a bomb: active exploitation of Gogs' CVE-2025-8110 path traversal flaw—CVSS 8.7—for straight-up code execution. No patches? You're toast. Experts like Frank Cilluffo from Auburn's McCrary Institute screamed for offensive US cyber ops, saying we're "hamstrung" without embedding it in military doctrine. Emily Harding from CSIS agreed: adversaries like China hold the escalation ladder, with muted US responses fueling more probes.
New patterns? Persistent presence in non-military sectors to sabotage mobilization—think Taiwan flare-up. Volt Typhoon's playbook: burrow deep, lie low, strike if Uncle Sam mobilizes. Escalation scenarios? DOE's Alex Fitzsimmons is gaming it out—cyber hits plus severe weather crippling pipelines. If China invades Taiwan, expect blackouts in Guam or LA ports. Beijing's even banning US tools like VMware, Palo Alto, and Fortinet from Chinese firms, per Reuters, swapping for homegrown spyware.
Defensive moves, listeners: Patch Gogs and ESXi now—CISA's KEV list screams urgency. Huntress-style runtime detection for VM escapes. Industrialize offense like Lin urges—turn elite hacks into machine-speed tools. CESER's pushing AI-FORTS for resilient grids. No hack-backs for you civilians; leave that to pros to dodge blowback.
This daily dance? Red Alert level crimson. Stay vigilant, segment networks, and drill those backups.
Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more cyber spice! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI