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This is your Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive podcast.
Hey there, Ting here! Just got back from the CyberDefense Summit in Arlington and boy, do I have some updates on China's tech offensive. The past two weeks have been absolute chaos in the cybersecurity world!
So last week, the Pentagon confirmed that Chinese state hackers, specifically APT41, breached three major U.S. semiconductor manufacturers. They weren't just poking around—they extracted design schematics for next-gen quantum computing chips. Classic! When Beijing says they want technological self-reliance, they really mean "why invent when you can steal?"
The Salt Typhoon campaign that ODNI warned about in March has evolved. Since May 25th, they've pivoted from telecommunications to targeting AI research facilities. Five labs working on Department of Defense contracts reported intrusions with the same fingerprint. The attackers were particularly interested in machine learning algorithms for autonomous systems. Not subtle at all!
Meanwhile, remember those recruitment ads targeting laid-off federal workers back in March? That network of Chinese front companies has expanded operations. They're now offering ridiculous salaries to former defense contractor employees with clearances. One engineer from Lockheed Martin was offered triple his previous salary for "consulting" work. Thankfully, he reported it to the FBI.
Dr. Maya Horowitz from Check Point Research told me yesterday, "What we're seeing is unprecedented coordination between China's economic and military cyber units. The lines between industrial espionage and strategic preparation are completely blurred."
The supply chain angle is particularly concerning. Three days ago, a U.S. logistics company that manages component shipping for critical infrastructure projects discovered backdoors in their inventory management system. The malware had been quietly redirecting shipment data to servers in Guangzhou for months.
What's truly alarming is how this fits into the broader pattern described in the ODNI 2025 Threat Assessment. The Volt Typhoon infrastructure positioning combined with Salt Typhoon's telecommunications infiltration creates what my friend at CISA calls a "strategic chokehold" capability.
Looking ahead, we're entering a dangerous phase. With deteriorating U.S.-China relations and President Trump's second administration taking a hard line, Beijing seems to be accelerating their digital land grab. Their focus on advanced power systems, quantum computing, and AI reveals a comprehensive strategy aimed at technological dominance.
The most likely targets for the coming month? Biotechnology firms and renewable energy research. Chinese hackers love a good two-for-one deal—steal intellectual property now, maintain access for strategic leverage later.
Stay vigilant out there, folks! As we say in the business, it's not paranoia if they're actually after your source code!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, Ting here! Just got back from the CyberDefense Summit in Arlington and boy, do I have some updates on China's tech offensive. The past two weeks have been absolute chaos in the cybersecurity world!
So last week, the Pentagon confirmed that Chinese state hackers, specifically APT41, breached three major U.S. semiconductor manufacturers. They weren't just poking around—they extracted design schematics for next-gen quantum computing chips. Classic! When Beijing says they want technological self-reliance, they really mean "why invent when you can steal?"
The Salt Typhoon campaign that ODNI warned about in March has evolved. Since May 25th, they've pivoted from telecommunications to targeting AI research facilities. Five labs working on Department of Defense contracts reported intrusions with the same fingerprint. The attackers were particularly interested in machine learning algorithms for autonomous systems. Not subtle at all!
Meanwhile, remember those recruitment ads targeting laid-off federal workers back in March? That network of Chinese front companies has expanded operations. They're now offering ridiculous salaries to former defense contractor employees with clearances. One engineer from Lockheed Martin was offered triple his previous salary for "consulting" work. Thankfully, he reported it to the FBI.
Dr. Maya Horowitz from Check Point Research told me yesterday, "What we're seeing is unprecedented coordination between China's economic and military cyber units. The lines between industrial espionage and strategic preparation are completely blurred."
The supply chain angle is particularly concerning. Three days ago, a U.S. logistics company that manages component shipping for critical infrastructure projects discovered backdoors in their inventory management system. The malware had been quietly redirecting shipment data to servers in Guangzhou for months.
What's truly alarming is how this fits into the broader pattern described in the ODNI 2025 Threat Assessment. The Volt Typhoon infrastructure positioning combined with Salt Typhoon's telecommunications infiltration creates what my friend at CISA calls a "strategic chokehold" capability.
Looking ahead, we're entering a dangerous phase. With deteriorating U.S.-China relations and President Trump's second administration taking a hard line, Beijing seems to be accelerating their digital land grab. Their focus on advanced power systems, quantum computing, and AI reveals a comprehensive strategy aimed at technological dominance.
The most likely targets for the coming month? Biotechnology firms and renewable energy research. Chinese hackers love a good two-for-one deal—steal intellectual property now, maintain access for strategic leverage later.
Stay vigilant out there, folks! As we say in the business, it's not paranoia if they're actually after your source code!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is your Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive podcast.
Hey there, Ting here! Just got back from the CyberDefense Summit in Arlington and boy, do I have some updates on China's tech offensive. The past two weeks have been absolute chaos in the cybersecurity world!
So last week, the Pentagon confirmed that Chinese state hackers, specifically APT41, breached three major U.S. semiconductor manufacturers. They weren't just poking around—they extracted design schematics for next-gen quantum computing chips. Classic! When Beijing says they want technological self-reliance, they really mean "why invent when you can steal?"
The Salt Typhoon campaign that ODNI warned about in March has evolved. Since May 25th, they've pivoted from telecommunications to targeting AI research facilities. Five labs working on Department of Defense contracts reported intrusions with the same fingerprint. The attackers were particularly interested in machine learning algorithms for autonomous systems. Not subtle at all!
Meanwhile, remember those recruitment ads targeting laid-off federal workers back in March? That network of Chinese front companies has expanded operations. They're now offering ridiculous salaries to former defense contractor employees with clearances. One engineer from Lockheed Martin was offered triple his previous salary for "consulting" work. Thankfully, he reported it to the FBI.
Dr. Maya Horowitz from Check Point Research told me yesterday, "What we're seeing is unprecedented coordination between China's economic and military cyber units. The lines between industrial espionage and strategic preparation are completely blurred."
The supply chain angle is particularly concerning. Three days ago, a U.S. logistics company that manages component shipping for critical infrastructure projects discovered backdoors in their inventory management system. The malware had been quietly redirecting shipment data to servers in Guangzhou for months.
What's truly alarming is how this fits into the broader pattern described in the ODNI 2025 Threat Assessment. The Volt Typhoon infrastructure positioning combined with Salt Typhoon's telecommunications infiltration creates what my friend at CISA calls a "strategic chokehold" capability.
Looking ahead, we're entering a dangerous phase. With deteriorating U.S.-China relations and President Trump's second administration taking a hard line, Beijing seems to be accelerating their digital land grab. Their focus on advanced power systems, quantum computing, and AI reveals a comprehensive strategy aimed at technological dominance.
The most likely targets for the coming month? Biotechnology firms and renewable energy research. Chinese hackers love a good two-for-one deal—steal intellectual property now, maintain access for strategic leverage later.
Stay vigilant out there, folks! As we say in the business, it's not paranoia if they're actually after your source code!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, Ting here! Just got back from the CyberDefense Summit in Arlington and boy, do I have some updates on China's tech offensive. The past two weeks have been absolute chaos in the cybersecurity world!
So last week, the Pentagon confirmed that Chinese state hackers, specifically APT41, breached three major U.S. semiconductor manufacturers. They weren't just poking around—they extracted design schematics for next-gen quantum computing chips. Classic! When Beijing says they want technological self-reliance, they really mean "why invent when you can steal?"
The Salt Typhoon campaign that ODNI warned about in March has evolved. Since May 25th, they've pivoted from telecommunications to targeting AI research facilities. Five labs working on Department of Defense contracts reported intrusions with the same fingerprint. The attackers were particularly interested in machine learning algorithms for autonomous systems. Not subtle at all!
Meanwhile, remember those recruitment ads targeting laid-off federal workers back in March? That network of Chinese front companies has expanded operations. They're now offering ridiculous salaries to former defense contractor employees with clearances. One engineer from Lockheed Martin was offered triple his previous salary for "consulting" work. Thankfully, he reported it to the FBI.
Dr. Maya Horowitz from Check Point Research told me yesterday, "What we're seeing is unprecedented coordination between China's economic and military cyber units. The lines between industrial espionage and strategic preparation are completely blurred."
The supply chain angle is particularly concerning. Three days ago, a U.S. logistics company that manages component shipping for critical infrastructure projects discovered backdoors in their inventory management system. The malware had been quietly redirecting shipment data to servers in Guangzhou for months.
What's truly alarming is how this fits into the broader pattern described in the ODNI 2025 Threat Assessment. The Volt Typhoon infrastructure positioning combined with Salt Typhoon's telecommunications infiltration creates what my friend at CISA calls a "strategic chokehold" capability.
Looking ahead, we're entering a dangerous phase. With deteriorating U.S.-China relations and President Trump's second administration taking a hard line, Beijing seems to be accelerating their digital land grab. Their focus on advanced power systems, quantum computing, and AI reveals a comprehensive strategy aimed at technological dominance.
The most likely targets for the coming month? Biotechnology firms and renewable energy research. Chinese hackers love a good two-for-one deal—steal intellectual property now, maintain access for strategic leverage later.
Stay vigilant out there, folks! As we say in the business, it's not paranoia if they're actually after your source code!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta