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Silicon Siege: China's Cyber Spies Hack the Czech, Target US Power Grid & More in Ting's Cyber Scoop
This is your Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive podcast.
Here’s the latest on Silicon Siege, straight from Ting—your favorite cyber-savvy China watcher, with a knack for finding the digital dragons lurking behind every firewall.
Let’s get right into it. The past two weeks? A cyber-thriller, and the main character is China, with U.S. tech and critical infrastructure in its crosshairs. Just yesterday, the Czech Republic rang alarm bells after Chinese cyber spies—hello, APT31—tried hacking into the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. That’s not just a Prague problem; it’s a warning shot for every Western ally that China’s espionage playbook keeps evolving.
On the American front, the talk of the cyber town is still the Volt Typhoon campaign—a move so bold that Chinese officials basically admitted to U.S. diplomats in Geneva, yeah, we did it. These attacks weren’t just noise. We’re talking zero-days, deep system infiltration, and a chilling 300 days lurking undetected in the U.S. electric grid. That’s not just about stealing blueprints or secrets; it’s about holding the keys to the kingdom—communications, power, transportation, manufacturing, even IT. As Bryson Bort, ex-Army Cyber board member, said, America is exposed to a “range of threats: not just EMPs, but increasingly sophisticated cyber and artificial intelligence (AI) attacks.” If you thought solar inverter hacks were just for sci-fi, think again. Rogue comms modules in Chinese-made solar inverters were discovered funneling data and possibly offering a backdoor straight into U.S. power infrastructure. Mike Rogers, former NSA chief, summed it up: China’s strategy is to “place elements of our core infrastructure at risk of destruction or disruption,” hoping to limit U.S. options if things ever get kinetic.
Industrial espionage hasn’t taken a holiday either. The House is scrambling—Republicans dusted off an old bill, trying to force comprehensive assessments and countermeasures for Chinese cyber threats to critical infrastructure. The U.S. Treasury didn’t escape unscathed, either; targeted attacks aimed to snatch economic sanctions playbooks and tap into sensitive financial intelligence. Experts see these as rehearsals for bigger disruptions, not just annoying data grabs.
So, what’s the big picture? Supply chain security is more than a buzzword now—it’s existential. Chinese-backed actors are probing, stashing zero-day exploits, and using commercial tech to blur the line between espionage and sabotage. The consensus among my fellow experts: risk is rising, and the West’s dependence on Chinese tech is a knife at its own throat.
The strategic implication? Silicon Siege isn’t just about stolen secrets—it’s about shaping the battlefield before a shot’s ever fired. Expect even more hybrid attacks as tensions rise, especially over Taiwan. So, if you’re in tech, energy, or government: update, audit, and keep your eyes wide open. Ting out.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Here’s the latest on Silicon Siege, straight from Ting—your favorite cyber-savvy China watcher, with a knack for finding the digital dragons lurking behind every firewall.
Let’s get right into it. The past two weeks? A cyber-thriller, and the main character is China, with U.S. tech and critical infrastructure in its crosshairs. Just yesterday, the Czech Republic rang alarm bells after Chinese cyber spies—hello, APT31—tried hacking into the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. That’s not just a Prague problem; it’s a warning shot for every Western ally that China’s espionage playbook keeps evolving.
On the American front, the talk of the cyber town is still the Volt Typhoon campaign—a move so bold that Chinese officials basically admitted to U.S. diplomats in Geneva, yeah, we did it. These attacks weren’t just noise. We’re talking zero-days, deep system infiltration, and a chilling 300 days lurking undetected in the U.S. electric grid. That’s not just about stealing blueprints or secrets; it’s about holding the keys to the kingdom—communications, power, transportation, manufacturing, even IT. As Bryson Bort, ex-Army Cyber board member, said, America is exposed to a “range of threats: not just EMPs, but increasingly sophisticated cyber and artificial intelligence (AI) attacks.” If you thought solar inverter hacks were just for sci-fi, think again. Rogue comms modules in Chinese-made solar inverters were discovered funneling data and possibly offering a backdoor straight into U.S. power infrastructure. Mike Rogers, former NSA chief, summed it up: China’s strategy is to “place elements of our core infrastructure at risk of destruction or disruption,” hoping to limit U.S. options if things ever get kinetic.
Industrial espionage hasn’t taken a holiday either. The House is scrambling—Republicans dusted off an old bill, trying to force comprehensive assessments and countermeasures for Chinese cyber threats to critical infrastructure. The U.S. Treasury didn’t escape unscathed, either; targeted attacks aimed to snatch economic sanctions playbooks and tap into sensitive financial intelligence. Experts see these as rehearsals for bigger disruptions, not just annoying data grabs.
So, what’s the big picture? Supply chain security is more than a buzzword now—it’s existential. Chinese-backed actors are probing, stashing zero-day exploits, and using commercial tech to blur the line between espionage and sabotage. The consensus among my fellow experts: risk is rising, and the West’s dependence on Chinese tech is a knife at its own throat.
The strategic implication? Silicon Siege isn’t just about stolen secrets—it’s about shaping the battlefield before a shot’s ever fired. Expect even more hybrid attacks as tensions rise, especially over Taiwan. So, if you’re in tech, energy, or government: update, audit, and keep your eyes wide open. Ting out.
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.
Here’s the latest on Silicon Siege, straight from Ting—your favorite cyber-savvy China watcher, with a knack for finding the digital dragons lurking behind every firewall.
Let’s get right into it. The past two weeks? A cyber-thriller, and the main character is China, with U.S. tech and critical infrastructure in its crosshairs. Just yesterday, the Czech Republic rang alarm bells after Chinese cyber spies—hello, APT31—tried hacking into the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. That’s not just a Prague problem; it’s a warning shot for every Western ally that China’s espionage playbook keeps evolving.
On the American front, the talk of the cyber town is still the Volt Typhoon campaign—a move so bold that Chinese officials basically admitted to U.S. diplomats in Geneva, yeah, we did it. These attacks weren’t just noise. We’re talking zero-days, deep system infiltration, and a chilling 300 days lurking undetected in the U.S. electric grid. That’s not just about stealing blueprints or secrets; it’s about holding the keys to the kingdom—communications, power, transportation, manufacturing, even IT. As Bryson Bort, ex-Army Cyber board member, said, America is exposed to a “range of threats: not just EMPs, but increasingly sophisticated cyber and artificial intelligence (AI) attacks.” If you thought solar inverter hacks were just for sci-fi, think again. Rogue comms modules in Chinese-made solar inverters were discovered funneling data and possibly offering a backdoor straight into U.S. power infrastructure. Mike Rogers, former NSA chief, summed it up: China’s strategy is to “place elements of our core infrastructure at risk of destruction or disruption,” hoping to limit U.S. options if things ever get kinetic.
Industrial espionage hasn’t taken a holiday either. The House is scrambling—Republicans dusted off an old bill, trying to force comprehensive assessments and countermeasures for Chinese cyber threats to critical infrastructure. The U.S. Treasury didn’t escape unscathed, either; targeted attacks aimed to snatch economic sanctions playbooks and tap into sensitive financial intelligence. Experts see these as rehearsals for bigger disruptions, not just annoying data grabs.
So, what’s the big picture? Supply chain security is more than a buzzword now—it’s existential. Chinese-backed actors are probing, stashing zero-day exploits, and using commercial tech to blur the line between espionage and sabotage. The consensus among my fellow experts: risk is rising, and the West’s dependence on Chinese tech is a knife at its own throat.
The strategic implication? Silicon Siege isn’t just about stolen secrets—it’s about shaping the battlefield before a shot’s ever fired. Expect even more hybrid attacks as tensions rise, especially over Taiwan. So, if you’re in tech, energy, or government: update, audit, and keep your eyes wide open. Ting out.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Here’s the latest on Silicon Siege, straight from Ting—your favorite cyber-savvy China watcher, with a knack for finding the digital dragons lurking behind every firewall.
Let’s get right into it. The past two weeks? A cyber-thriller, and the main character is China, with U.S. tech and critical infrastructure in its crosshairs. Just yesterday, the Czech Republic rang alarm bells after Chinese cyber spies—hello, APT31—tried hacking into the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. That’s not just a Prague problem; it’s a warning shot for every Western ally that China’s espionage playbook keeps evolving.
On the American front, the talk of the cyber town is still the Volt Typhoon campaign—a move so bold that Chinese officials basically admitted to U.S. diplomats in Geneva, yeah, we did it. These attacks weren’t just noise. We’re talking zero-days, deep system infiltration, and a chilling 300 days lurking undetected in the U.S. electric grid. That’s not just about stealing blueprints or secrets; it’s about holding the keys to the kingdom—communications, power, transportation, manufacturing, even IT. As Bryson Bort, ex-Army Cyber board member, said, America is exposed to a “range of threats: not just EMPs, but increasingly sophisticated cyber and artificial intelligence (AI) attacks.” If you thought solar inverter hacks were just for sci-fi, think again. Rogue comms modules in Chinese-made solar inverters were discovered funneling data and possibly offering a backdoor straight into U.S. power infrastructure. Mike Rogers, former NSA chief, summed it up: China’s strategy is to “place elements of our core infrastructure at risk of destruction or disruption,” hoping to limit U.S. options if things ever get kinetic.
Industrial espionage hasn’t taken a holiday either. The House is scrambling—Republicans dusted off an old bill, trying to force comprehensive assessments and countermeasures for Chinese cyber threats to critical infrastructure. The U.S. Treasury didn’t escape unscathed, either; targeted attacks aimed to snatch economic sanctions playbooks and tap into sensitive financial intelligence. Experts see these as rehearsals for bigger disruptions, not just annoying data grabs.
So, what’s the big picture? Supply chain security is more than a buzzword now—it’s existential. Chinese-backed actors are probing, stashing zero-day exploits, and using commercial tech to blur the line between espionage and sabotage. The consensus among my fellow experts: risk is rising, and the West’s dependence on Chinese tech is a knife at its own throat.
The strategic implication? Silicon Siege isn’t just about stolen secrets—it’s about shaping the battlefield before a shot’s ever fired. Expect even more hybrid attacks as tensions rise, especially over Taiwan. So, if you’re in tech, energy, or government: update, audit, and keep your eyes wide open. Ting out.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta