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This is your Red Alert: China's Daily Cyber Moves podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on China's daily cyber moves against US targets. Let's dive right in.
As of today, February 15, 2025, the cyber landscape is on high alert. The past few days have seen a surge in Chinese cyber activities, and I'm here to break it down for you.
First off, let's talk about the recent attack on the US Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in early December. This marks the latest escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors. The targeted entities, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of the Treasury Secretary, both administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024 that engaged in cyberattacks or supplied Russia with weapons for Moscow's war in Ukraine[4].
Now, let's look at the timeline of events. In 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assessed that People's Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors are seeking to pre-position themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure in the event of a major crisis or conflict with the United States[1].
Fast forward to October 2024, the FBI and CISA issued a joint statement on PRC activity targeting telecommunications infrastructure. The investigation revealed unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by actors affiliated with the PRC, compromising networks at multiple telecommunications companies to enable the theft of customer call records data and private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity[2][5].
The situation is escalating, with Taiwan bearing the brunt of the PRC's hybrid tactics, seeing nearly 2.4 million cyberattacks daily in 2024. The CCP-backed hacker groups are not just targeting US economic competitiveness and critical infrastructure but also seeking to disrupt military supply lines and hinder an effective US response in case of a potential conflict over Taiwan.
In January, the US announced it had dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems.
So, what does this mean for us? It means we need to be on high alert. The CISA and FBI are urging organizations to strengthen their cyber defenses and report any suspicious activity. It's time to take proactive measures to protect our critical infrastructure and national security.
Stay vigilant, folks. The cyber war is heating up, and we need to be ready. That's all for now. Stay safe out there.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
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Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on China's daily cyber moves against US targets. Let's dive right in.
As of today, February 15, 2025, the cyber landscape is on high alert. The past few days have seen a surge in Chinese cyber activities, and I'm here to break it down for you.
First off, let's talk about the recent attack on the US Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in early December. This marks the latest escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors. The targeted entities, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of the Treasury Secretary, both administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024 that engaged in cyberattacks or supplied Russia with weapons for Moscow's war in Ukraine[4].
Now, let's look at the timeline of events. In 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assessed that People's Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors are seeking to pre-position themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure in the event of a major crisis or conflict with the United States[1].
Fast forward to October 2024, the FBI and CISA issued a joint statement on PRC activity targeting telecommunications infrastructure. The investigation revealed unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by actors affiliated with the PRC, compromising networks at multiple telecommunications companies to enable the theft of customer call records data and private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity[2][5].
The situation is escalating, with Taiwan bearing the brunt of the PRC's hybrid tactics, seeing nearly 2.4 million cyberattacks daily in 2024. The CCP-backed hacker groups are not just targeting US economic competitiveness and critical infrastructure but also seeking to disrupt military supply lines and hinder an effective US response in case of a potential conflict over Taiwan.
In January, the US announced it had dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems.
So, what does this mean for us? It means we need to be on high alert. The CISA and FBI are urging organizations to strengthen their cyber defenses and report any suspicious activity. It's time to take proactive measures to protect our critical infrastructure and national security.
Stay vigilant, folks. The cyber war is heating up, and we need to be ready. That's all for now. Stay safe out there.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is your Red Alert: China's Daily Cyber Moves podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on China's daily cyber moves against US targets. Let's dive right in.
As of today, February 15, 2025, the cyber landscape is on high alert. The past few days have seen a surge in Chinese cyber activities, and I'm here to break it down for you.
First off, let's talk about the recent attack on the US Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in early December. This marks the latest escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors. The targeted entities, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of the Treasury Secretary, both administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024 that engaged in cyberattacks or supplied Russia with weapons for Moscow's war in Ukraine[4].
Now, let's look at the timeline of events. In 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assessed that People's Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors are seeking to pre-position themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure in the event of a major crisis or conflict with the United States[1].
Fast forward to October 2024, the FBI and CISA issued a joint statement on PRC activity targeting telecommunications infrastructure. The investigation revealed unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by actors affiliated with the PRC, compromising networks at multiple telecommunications companies to enable the theft of customer call records data and private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity[2][5].
The situation is escalating, with Taiwan bearing the brunt of the PRC's hybrid tactics, seeing nearly 2.4 million cyberattacks daily in 2024. The CCP-backed hacker groups are not just targeting US economic competitiveness and critical infrastructure but also seeking to disrupt military supply lines and hinder an effective US response in case of a potential conflict over Taiwan.
In January, the US announced it had dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems.
So, what does this mean for us? It means we need to be on high alert. The CISA and FBI are urging organizations to strengthen their cyber defenses and report any suspicious activity. It's time to take proactive measures to protect our critical infrastructure and national security.
Stay vigilant, folks. The cyber war is heating up, and we need to be ready. That's all for now. Stay safe out there.
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 China's daily cyber moves against US targets. Let's dive right in.
As of today, February 15, 2025, the cyber landscape is on high alert. The past few days have seen a surge in Chinese cyber activities, and I'm here to break it down for you.
First off, let's talk about the recent attack on the US Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in early December. This marks the latest escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors. The targeted entities, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of the Treasury Secretary, both administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024 that engaged in cyberattacks or supplied Russia with weapons for Moscow's war in Ukraine[4].
Now, let's look at the timeline of events. In 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assessed that People's Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors are seeking to pre-position themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure in the event of a major crisis or conflict with the United States[1].
Fast forward to October 2024, the FBI and CISA issued a joint statement on PRC activity targeting telecommunications infrastructure. The investigation revealed unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by actors affiliated with the PRC, compromising networks at multiple telecommunications companies to enable the theft of customer call records data and private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity[2][5].
The situation is escalating, with Taiwan bearing the brunt of the PRC's hybrid tactics, seeing nearly 2.4 million cyberattacks daily in 2024. The CCP-backed hacker groups are not just targeting US economic competitiveness and critical infrastructure but also seeking to disrupt military supply lines and hinder an effective US response in case of a potential conflict over Taiwan.
In January, the US announced it had dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems.
So, what does this mean for us? It means we need to be on high alert. The CISA and FBI are urging organizations to strengthen their cyber defenses and report any suspicious activity. It's time to take proactive measures to protect our critical infrastructure and national security.
Stay vigilant, folks. The cyber war is heating up, and we need to be ready. That's all for now. Stay safe out there.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta