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This is your China Hack Report: Daily US Tech Defense podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the latest China hack report. It's been a wild ride in the past 24 hours, so let's dive right in.
First off, the US Treasury Department just announced that Chinese hackers broke into their computers in December. Yep, you heard that right – the Treasury Department. The hackers used a vulnerability in third-party software to gain access to sensitive information. Now, I know what you're thinking – "Ting, how bad is it?" Well, expert Ryan Kalember says it's not the worst, but it's definitely not good. He recommends that the US government needs to work harder to stop hackers from using third-party software to break in again[2].
But that's not all, folks. The US just sanctioned a Chinese company called Integrity Technology Group, also known as Flax Typhoon, for hacking into over 200,000 US devices. This group has been linked to China's Ministry of State Security and has been using compromised cameras, routers, and other IoT devices to stage espionage activities. The FBI even found that they infected over 260,000 devices by last June[3].
And if you thought that was bad, wait until you hear about Salt Typhoon. This Chinese hacking group has been targeting US telecom systems, stealing vast amounts of data on who, when, and where individuals were communicating. They even intercepted audio and text messages from officials, including President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance. The FBI and CISA are still investigating, but it's clear that this is one of the worst telecom hacks in US history[5].
Now, I know you're wondering what's being done to stop these attacks. Well, CISA and other authorities are working overtime to identify and remove these threat actors. They've published guidance to help engineers and network defenders, and they're urging everyone to be on high alert.
In the past 24 hours, we've seen a surge in newly discovered malware, attacked sectors, and emergency patches. The US government is taking immediate defensive actions, and it's time for us to do the same. So, stay vigilant, folks, and keep those firewalls up.
That's all for now. Stay safe, 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 I'm here to give you the lowdown on the latest China hack report. It's been a wild ride in the past 24 hours, so let's dive right in.
First off, the US Treasury Department just announced that Chinese hackers broke into their computers in December. Yep, you heard that right – the Treasury Department. The hackers used a vulnerability in third-party software to gain access to sensitive information. Now, I know what you're thinking – "Ting, how bad is it?" Well, expert Ryan Kalember says it's not the worst, but it's definitely not good. He recommends that the US government needs to work harder to stop hackers from using third-party software to break in again[2].
But that's not all, folks. The US just sanctioned a Chinese company called Integrity Technology Group, also known as Flax Typhoon, for hacking into over 200,000 US devices. This group has been linked to China's Ministry of State Security and has been using compromised cameras, routers, and other IoT devices to stage espionage activities. The FBI even found that they infected over 260,000 devices by last June[3].
And if you thought that was bad, wait until you hear about Salt Typhoon. This Chinese hacking group has been targeting US telecom systems, stealing vast amounts of data on who, when, and where individuals were communicating. They even intercepted audio and text messages from officials, including President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance. The FBI and CISA are still investigating, but it's clear that this is one of the worst telecom hacks in US history[5].
Now, I know you're wondering what's being done to stop these attacks. Well, CISA and other authorities are working overtime to identify and remove these threat actors. They've published guidance to help engineers and network defenders, and they're urging everyone to be on high alert.
In the past 24 hours, we've seen a surge in newly discovered malware, attacked sectors, and emergency patches. The US government is taking immediate defensive actions, and it's time for us to do the same. So, stay vigilant, folks, and keep those firewalls up.
That's all for now. Stay safe, 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 I'm here to give you the lowdown on the latest China hack report. It's been a wild ride in the past 24 hours, so let's dive right in.
First off, the US Treasury Department just announced that Chinese hackers broke into their computers in December. Yep, you heard that right – the Treasury Department. The hackers used a vulnerability in third-party software to gain access to sensitive information. Now, I know what you're thinking – "Ting, how bad is it?" Well, expert Ryan Kalember says it's not the worst, but it's definitely not good. He recommends that the US government needs to work harder to stop hackers from using third-party software to break in again[2].
But that's not all, folks. The US just sanctioned a Chinese company called Integrity Technology Group, also known as Flax Typhoon, for hacking into over 200,000 US devices. This group has been linked to China's Ministry of State Security and has been using compromised cameras, routers, and other IoT devices to stage espionage activities. The FBI even found that they infected over 260,000 devices by last June[3].
And if you thought that was bad, wait until you hear about Salt Typhoon. This Chinese hacking group has been targeting US telecom systems, stealing vast amounts of data on who, when, and where individuals were communicating. They even intercepted audio and text messages from officials, including President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance. The FBI and CISA are still investigating, but it's clear that this is one of the worst telecom hacks in US history[5].
Now, I know you're wondering what's being done to stop these attacks. Well, CISA and other authorities are working overtime to identify and remove these threat actors. They've published guidance to help engineers and network defenders, and they're urging everyone to be on high alert.
In the past 24 hours, we've seen a surge in newly discovered malware, attacked sectors, and emergency patches. The US government is taking immediate defensive actions, and it's time for us to do the same. So, stay vigilant, folks, and keep those firewalls up.
That's all for now. Stay safe, 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 I'm here to give you the lowdown on the latest China hack report. It's been a wild ride in the past 24 hours, so let's dive right in.
First off, the US Treasury Department just announced that Chinese hackers broke into their computers in December. Yep, you heard that right – the Treasury Department. The hackers used a vulnerability in third-party software to gain access to sensitive information. Now, I know what you're thinking – "Ting, how bad is it?" Well, expert Ryan Kalember says it's not the worst, but it's definitely not good. He recommends that the US government needs to work harder to stop hackers from using third-party software to break in again[2].
But that's not all, folks. The US just sanctioned a Chinese company called Integrity Technology Group, also known as Flax Typhoon, for hacking into over 200,000 US devices. This group has been linked to China's Ministry of State Security and has been using compromised cameras, routers, and other IoT devices to stage espionage activities. The FBI even found that they infected over 260,000 devices by last June[3].
And if you thought that was bad, wait until you hear about Salt Typhoon. This Chinese hacking group has been targeting US telecom systems, stealing vast amounts of data on who, when, and where individuals were communicating. They even intercepted audio and text messages from officials, including President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance. The FBI and CISA are still investigating, but it's clear that this is one of the worst telecom hacks in US history[5].
Now, I know you're wondering what's being done to stop these attacks. Well, CISA and other authorities are working overtime to identify and remove these threat actors. They've published guidance to help engineers and network defenders, and they're urging everyone to be on high alert.
In the past 24 hours, we've seen a surge in newly discovered malware, attacked sectors, and emergency patches. The US government is taking immediate defensive actions, and it's time for us to do the same. So, stay vigilant, folks, and keep those firewalls up.
That's all for now. Stay safe, and I'll catch you on the flip side.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta