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This is your China Hack Report: Daily US Tech Defense podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and let's dive right into the latest on China's cyber activities affecting US interests. It's been a wild ride over the past few days, and I'm here to break it down for you.
First off, let's talk about the recent hack on the US Treasury Department. It's been confirmed that Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors, breached the Treasury's systems using a vulnerability in BeyondTrust's remote support tool. This tool wasn't listed in the FedRAMP marketplace, which catalogs cloud services meeting baseline government security standards. The hackers accessed unclassified documents and targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control, which administers economic sanctions against foreign adversaries[3].
But that's not all. The same APT group, known as Salt Typhoon, has been linked to a massive breach of US telecommunications providers, including T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. Microsoft security researchers spotted unusual activity earlier last year, leading to a secret investigation into the attack. This breach allowed the hackers to read text messages and listen to phone calls of national security officials and US politicians[2].
Now, let's talk about the latest developments. The US Treasury Department has sanctioned China-based Integrity Technology Group, which investigators found to have facilitated espionage hacks. This company has been linked to state-sponsored APT Flax Typhoon, which targeted governmental organizations, telecommunications providers, and media companies in the US and other countries, including Taiwan[5].
In terms of immediate defensive actions, CISA has added two known exploited vulnerabilities to its catalog, including CVE-2024-12356 and CVE-2024-12686, which were used in the BeyondTrust hack. It's crucial for organizations to patch these vulnerabilities ASAP to prevent further attacks[4].
National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. has called for the US to do more to deter China as a cybersecurity threat. It's clear that the current measures aren't effective, and it's time for a new approach.
As we move forward, it's essential to stay vigilant and take proactive measures to protect our critical infrastructure. The US government needs to work closely with the private sector to share intelligence and best practices to counter these threats.
That's all for now. Stay safe, and stay tuned for more updates on China's cyber activities. I'm Ting, and I'll catch you on the flip side.
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 latest on China's cyber activities affecting US interests. It's been a wild ride over the past few days, and I'm here to break it down for you.
First off, let's talk about the recent hack on the US Treasury Department. It's been confirmed that Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors, breached the Treasury's systems using a vulnerability in BeyondTrust's remote support tool. This tool wasn't listed in the FedRAMP marketplace, which catalogs cloud services meeting baseline government security standards. The hackers accessed unclassified documents and targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control, which administers economic sanctions against foreign adversaries[3].
But that's not all. The same APT group, known as Salt Typhoon, has been linked to a massive breach of US telecommunications providers, including T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. Microsoft security researchers spotted unusual activity earlier last year, leading to a secret investigation into the attack. This breach allowed the hackers to read text messages and listen to phone calls of national security officials and US politicians[2].
Now, let's talk about the latest developments. The US Treasury Department has sanctioned China-based Integrity Technology Group, which investigators found to have facilitated espionage hacks. This company has been linked to state-sponsored APT Flax Typhoon, which targeted governmental organizations, telecommunications providers, and media companies in the US and other countries, including Taiwan[5].
In terms of immediate defensive actions, CISA has added two known exploited vulnerabilities to its catalog, including CVE-2024-12356 and CVE-2024-12686, which were used in the BeyondTrust hack. It's crucial for organizations to patch these vulnerabilities ASAP to prevent further attacks[4].
National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. has called for the US to do more to deter China as a cybersecurity threat. It's clear that the current measures aren't effective, and it's time for a new approach.
As we move forward, it's essential to stay vigilant and take proactive measures to protect our critical infrastructure. The US government needs to work closely with the private sector to share intelligence and best practices to counter these threats.
That's all for now. Stay safe, and stay tuned for more updates on China's cyber activities. I'm Ting, and I'll catch you on the flip side.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is your China Hack Report: Daily US Tech Defense podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and let's dive right into the latest on China's cyber activities affecting US interests. It's been a wild ride over the past few days, and I'm here to break it down for you.
First off, let's talk about the recent hack on the US Treasury Department. It's been confirmed that Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors, breached the Treasury's systems using a vulnerability in BeyondTrust's remote support tool. This tool wasn't listed in the FedRAMP marketplace, which catalogs cloud services meeting baseline government security standards. The hackers accessed unclassified documents and targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control, which administers economic sanctions against foreign adversaries[3].
But that's not all. The same APT group, known as Salt Typhoon, has been linked to a massive breach of US telecommunications providers, including T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. Microsoft security researchers spotted unusual activity earlier last year, leading to a secret investigation into the attack. This breach allowed the hackers to read text messages and listen to phone calls of national security officials and US politicians[2].
Now, let's talk about the latest developments. The US Treasury Department has sanctioned China-based Integrity Technology Group, which investigators found to have facilitated espionage hacks. This company has been linked to state-sponsored APT Flax Typhoon, which targeted governmental organizations, telecommunications providers, and media companies in the US and other countries, including Taiwan[5].
In terms of immediate defensive actions, CISA has added two known exploited vulnerabilities to its catalog, including CVE-2024-12356 and CVE-2024-12686, which were used in the BeyondTrust hack. It's crucial for organizations to patch these vulnerabilities ASAP to prevent further attacks[4].
National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. has called for the US to do more to deter China as a cybersecurity threat. It's clear that the current measures aren't effective, and it's time for a new approach.
As we move forward, it's essential to stay vigilant and take proactive measures to protect our critical infrastructure. The US government needs to work closely with the private sector to share intelligence and best practices to counter these threats.
That's all for now. Stay safe, and stay tuned for more updates on China's cyber activities. I'm Ting, and I'll catch you on the flip side.
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 latest on China's cyber activities affecting US interests. It's been a wild ride over the past few days, and I'm here to break it down for you.
First off, let's talk about the recent hack on the US Treasury Department. It's been confirmed that Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors, breached the Treasury's systems using a vulnerability in BeyondTrust's remote support tool. This tool wasn't listed in the FedRAMP marketplace, which catalogs cloud services meeting baseline government security standards. The hackers accessed unclassified documents and targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control, which administers economic sanctions against foreign adversaries[3].
But that's not all. The same APT group, known as Salt Typhoon, has been linked to a massive breach of US telecommunications providers, including T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. Microsoft security researchers spotted unusual activity earlier last year, leading to a secret investigation into the attack. This breach allowed the hackers to read text messages and listen to phone calls of national security officials and US politicians[2].
Now, let's talk about the latest developments. The US Treasury Department has sanctioned China-based Integrity Technology Group, which investigators found to have facilitated espionage hacks. This company has been linked to state-sponsored APT Flax Typhoon, which targeted governmental organizations, telecommunications providers, and media companies in the US and other countries, including Taiwan[5].
In terms of immediate defensive actions, CISA has added two known exploited vulnerabilities to its catalog, including CVE-2024-12356 and CVE-2024-12686, which were used in the BeyondTrust hack. It's crucial for organizations to patch these vulnerabilities ASAP to prevent further attacks[4].
National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. has called for the US to do more to deter China as a cybersecurity threat. It's clear that the current measures aren't effective, and it's time for a new approach.
As we move forward, it's essential to stay vigilant and take proactive measures to protect our critical infrastructure. The US government needs to work closely with the private sector to share intelligence and best practices to counter these threats.
That's all for now. Stay safe, and stay tuned for more updates on China's cyber activities. I'm Ting, and I'll catch you on the flip side.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta