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This is your Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to the latest on Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive. Let's dive right in.
Over the past two weeks, we've seen a significant uptick in Chinese cyber operations targeting US technology sectors. According to Mike Casey, the nation's chief counterintelligence officer, there's been a large increase in foreign spies trying to infiltrate US tech companies to steal America's latest innovations[2]. China, in particular, is looking to use stolen technologies to crush US competitors, squeeze civil liberties inside China, and boost China's military might.
One of the most alarming incidents involves Chinese cargo cranes used at US seaports. A joint investigation by the House Homeland Security Committee and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party found that these cranes, manufactured by the Shanghai-based, state-owned ZPMC engineering company, have embedded technology that could allow Beijing to covertly gain access to the machines, making them vulnerable to espionage and disruption[1].
But that's not all. Chinese hackers have also been targeting private technology companies and research institutes operating in China and abroad. According to Dragonfly Intelligence, Chinese industrial espionage is likely to become more bold in the coming year, with a mix of state agencies, academic organizations, and private companies involved[5].
The CSIS has also reported on how the Chinese Communist Party uses cyber espionage to undermine the American economy. For example, the US DOJ indicted Zhu Hua and Zhang Shilong, who worked for a technology company in Tianjin, China, and supported the Chinese Ministry of State Security's Tianjin State Security Bureau in its mission to steal trade secrets[4].
Looking ahead, industry experts warn that the aggressive trajectory of China-related export controls will continue in 2025. Capstone believes that a second Trump administration will intensify the US's "tough on China" technology policy approach, expanding the scope of controlled technologies and creating revenue risk for manufacturers exporting to China[3].
In short, the past two weeks have seen a significant escalation in Chinese cyber operations targeting US technology sectors. With the Chinese Communist Party's increasing reliance on cyber espionage, it's more important than ever for US companies to be vigilant and take steps to protect their intellectual property. Stay tuned for more updates on Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive.
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Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to the latest on Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive. Let's dive right in.
Over the past two weeks, we've seen a significant uptick in Chinese cyber operations targeting US technology sectors. According to Mike Casey, the nation's chief counterintelligence officer, there's been a large increase in foreign spies trying to infiltrate US tech companies to steal America's latest innovations[2]. China, in particular, is looking to use stolen technologies to crush US competitors, squeeze civil liberties inside China, and boost China's military might.
One of the most alarming incidents involves Chinese cargo cranes used at US seaports. A joint investigation by the House Homeland Security Committee and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party found that these cranes, manufactured by the Shanghai-based, state-owned ZPMC engineering company, have embedded technology that could allow Beijing to covertly gain access to the machines, making them vulnerable to espionage and disruption[1].
But that's not all. Chinese hackers have also been targeting private technology companies and research institutes operating in China and abroad. According to Dragonfly Intelligence, Chinese industrial espionage is likely to become more bold in the coming year, with a mix of state agencies, academic organizations, and private companies involved[5].
The CSIS has also reported on how the Chinese Communist Party uses cyber espionage to undermine the American economy. For example, the US DOJ indicted Zhu Hua and Zhang Shilong, who worked for a technology company in Tianjin, China, and supported the Chinese Ministry of State Security's Tianjin State Security Bureau in its mission to steal trade secrets[4].
Looking ahead, industry experts warn that the aggressive trajectory of China-related export controls will continue in 2025. Capstone believes that a second Trump administration will intensify the US's "tough on China" technology policy approach, expanding the scope of controlled technologies and creating revenue risk for manufacturers exporting to China[3].
In short, the past two weeks have seen a significant escalation in Chinese cyber operations targeting US technology sectors. With the Chinese Communist Party's increasing reliance on cyber espionage, it's more important than ever for US companies to be vigilant and take steps to protect their intellectual property. Stay tuned for more updates on Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive.
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, I'm Ting, and welcome to the latest on Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive. Let's dive right in.
Over the past two weeks, we've seen a significant uptick in Chinese cyber operations targeting US technology sectors. According to Mike Casey, the nation's chief counterintelligence officer, there's been a large increase in foreign spies trying to infiltrate US tech companies to steal America's latest innovations[2]. China, in particular, is looking to use stolen technologies to crush US competitors, squeeze civil liberties inside China, and boost China's military might.
One of the most alarming incidents involves Chinese cargo cranes used at US seaports. A joint investigation by the House Homeland Security Committee and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party found that these cranes, manufactured by the Shanghai-based, state-owned ZPMC engineering company, have embedded technology that could allow Beijing to covertly gain access to the machines, making them vulnerable to espionage and disruption[1].
But that's not all. Chinese hackers have also been targeting private technology companies and research institutes operating in China and abroad. According to Dragonfly Intelligence, Chinese industrial espionage is likely to become more bold in the coming year, with a mix of state agencies, academic organizations, and private companies involved[5].
The CSIS has also reported on how the Chinese Communist Party uses cyber espionage to undermine the American economy. For example, the US DOJ indicted Zhu Hua and Zhang Shilong, who worked for a technology company in Tianjin, China, and supported the Chinese Ministry of State Security's Tianjin State Security Bureau in its mission to steal trade secrets[4].
Looking ahead, industry experts warn that the aggressive trajectory of China-related export controls will continue in 2025. Capstone believes that a second Trump administration will intensify the US's "tough on China" technology policy approach, expanding the scope of controlled technologies and creating revenue risk for manufacturers exporting to China[3].
In short, the past two weeks have seen a significant escalation in Chinese cyber operations targeting US technology sectors. With the Chinese Communist Party's increasing reliance on cyber espionage, it's more important than ever for US companies to be vigilant and take steps to protect their intellectual property. Stay tuned for more updates on Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to the latest on Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive. Let's dive right in.
Over the past two weeks, we've seen a significant uptick in Chinese cyber operations targeting US technology sectors. According to Mike Casey, the nation's chief counterintelligence officer, there's been a large increase in foreign spies trying to infiltrate US tech companies to steal America's latest innovations[2]. China, in particular, is looking to use stolen technologies to crush US competitors, squeeze civil liberties inside China, and boost China's military might.
One of the most alarming incidents involves Chinese cargo cranes used at US seaports. A joint investigation by the House Homeland Security Committee and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party found that these cranes, manufactured by the Shanghai-based, state-owned ZPMC engineering company, have embedded technology that could allow Beijing to covertly gain access to the machines, making them vulnerable to espionage and disruption[1].
But that's not all. Chinese hackers have also been targeting private technology companies and research institutes operating in China and abroad. According to Dragonfly Intelligence, Chinese industrial espionage is likely to become more bold in the coming year, with a mix of state agencies, academic organizations, and private companies involved[5].
The CSIS has also reported on how the Chinese Communist Party uses cyber espionage to undermine the American economy. For example, the US DOJ indicted Zhu Hua and Zhang Shilong, who worked for a technology company in Tianjin, China, and supported the Chinese Ministry of State Security's Tianjin State Security Bureau in its mission to steal trade secrets[4].
Looking ahead, industry experts warn that the aggressive trajectory of China-related export controls will continue in 2025. Capstone believes that a second Trump administration will intensify the US's "tough on China" technology policy approach, expanding the scope of controlled technologies and creating revenue risk for manufacturers exporting to China[3].
In short, the past two weeks have seen a significant escalation in Chinese cyber operations targeting US technology sectors. With the Chinese Communist Party's increasing reliance on cyber espionage, it's more important than ever for US companies to be vigilant and take steps to protect their intellectual property. Stay tuned for more updates on Silicon Siege: China's Tech Offensive.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta