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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. Let's dive right in.
The past few days have been a whirlwind of cyber activity, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) at the center of it all. Just last week, on January 10, 2025, the Soufan Center reported on China's strategic infiltration of U.S. critical infrastructure, highlighting the state-sponsored cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department[4]. This attack is just the latest in a series of escalating hybrid tactics by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to undermine its strategic competitors.
But let's backtrack a bit. In November 2024, the FBI and CISA issued a joint statement on the PRC's targeting of commercial telecommunications infrastructure, revealing a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign[1]. The investigation found that PRC-affiliated actors had compromised networks at multiple telecommunications companies, enabling the theft of customer call records data and the compromise of private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity.
Fast forward to January 2025, and we see the PRC's cyber activities escalating. The U.S. government dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which had gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the U.S. to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[4].
And just a few days ago, on January 7, 2025, CISA released a new sector alert, emphasizing the ongoing threat posed by the PRC's cyber activities[1]. The alert highlighted the need for organizations to engage with their local FBI field office or CISA to report any suspicious activity.
So, what does this mean for us? It means we need to be on high alert. The PRC's cyber threats are not just a matter of espionage; they're a matter of national security. As FBI Director Christopher Wray warned, China's hackers are positioning themselves on American infrastructure in preparation to wreak havoc and cause real-world harm to American citizens and communities[5].
The timeline of events is clear: the PRC's cyber activities are escalating, and we need to take action. The required defensive actions are straightforward: we need a united front between the public and private sectors, with a layered cyber deterrence strategy to prevent significant harm.
So, stay vigilant, folks. The Red Alert is real, and we need to be ready to respond. That's all for now. Stay safe, and stay tuned.
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. Let's dive right in.
The past few days have been a whirlwind of cyber activity, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) at the center of it all. Just last week, on January 10, 2025, the Soufan Center reported on China's strategic infiltration of U.S. critical infrastructure, highlighting the state-sponsored cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department[4]. This attack is just the latest in a series of escalating hybrid tactics by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to undermine its strategic competitors.
But let's backtrack a bit. In November 2024, the FBI and CISA issued a joint statement on the PRC's targeting of commercial telecommunications infrastructure, revealing a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign[1]. The investigation found that PRC-affiliated actors had compromised networks at multiple telecommunications companies, enabling the theft of customer call records data and the compromise of private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity.
Fast forward to January 2025, and we see the PRC's cyber activities escalating. The U.S. government dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which had gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the U.S. to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[4].
And just a few days ago, on January 7, 2025, CISA released a new sector alert, emphasizing the ongoing threat posed by the PRC's cyber activities[1]. The alert highlighted the need for organizations to engage with their local FBI field office or CISA to report any suspicious activity.
So, what does this mean for us? It means we need to be on high alert. The PRC's cyber threats are not just a matter of espionage; they're a matter of national security. As FBI Director Christopher Wray warned, China's hackers are positioning themselves on American infrastructure in preparation to wreak havoc and cause real-world harm to American citizens and communities[5].
The timeline of events is clear: the PRC's cyber activities are escalating, and we need to take action. The required defensive actions are straightforward: we need a united front between the public and private sectors, with a layered cyber deterrence strategy to prevent significant harm.
So, stay vigilant, folks. The Red Alert is real, and we need to be ready to respond. That's all for now. Stay safe, and stay tuned.
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. Let's dive right in.
The past few days have been a whirlwind of cyber activity, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) at the center of it all. Just last week, on January 10, 2025, the Soufan Center reported on China's strategic infiltration of U.S. critical infrastructure, highlighting the state-sponsored cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department[4]. This attack is just the latest in a series of escalating hybrid tactics by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to undermine its strategic competitors.
But let's backtrack a bit. In November 2024, the FBI and CISA issued a joint statement on the PRC's targeting of commercial telecommunications infrastructure, revealing a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign[1]. The investigation found that PRC-affiliated actors had compromised networks at multiple telecommunications companies, enabling the theft of customer call records data and the compromise of private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity.
Fast forward to January 2025, and we see the PRC's cyber activities escalating. The U.S. government dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which had gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the U.S. to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[4].
And just a few days ago, on January 7, 2025, CISA released a new sector alert, emphasizing the ongoing threat posed by the PRC's cyber activities[1]. The alert highlighted the need for organizations to engage with their local FBI field office or CISA to report any suspicious activity.
So, what does this mean for us? It means we need to be on high alert. The PRC's cyber threats are not just a matter of espionage; they're a matter of national security. As FBI Director Christopher Wray warned, China's hackers are positioning themselves on American infrastructure in preparation to wreak havoc and cause real-world harm to American citizens and communities[5].
The timeline of events is clear: the PRC's cyber activities are escalating, and we need to take action. The required defensive actions are straightforward: we need a united front between the public and private sectors, with a layered cyber deterrence strategy to prevent significant harm.
So, stay vigilant, folks. The Red Alert is real, and we need to be ready to respond. That's all for now. Stay safe, and stay tuned.
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. Let's dive right in.
The past few days have been a whirlwind of cyber activity, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) at the center of it all. Just last week, on January 10, 2025, the Soufan Center reported on China's strategic infiltration of U.S. critical infrastructure, highlighting the state-sponsored cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department[4]. This attack is just the latest in a series of escalating hybrid tactics by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to undermine its strategic competitors.
But let's backtrack a bit. In November 2024, the FBI and CISA issued a joint statement on the PRC's targeting of commercial telecommunications infrastructure, revealing a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign[1]. The investigation found that PRC-affiliated actors had compromised networks at multiple telecommunications companies, enabling the theft of customer call records data and the compromise of private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity.
Fast forward to January 2025, and we see the PRC's cyber activities escalating. The U.S. government dismantled an operation by a Chinese state-backed hacker group known as Volt Typhoon, which had gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the U.S. to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems[4].
And just a few days ago, on January 7, 2025, CISA released a new sector alert, emphasizing the ongoing threat posed by the PRC's cyber activities[1]. The alert highlighted the need for organizations to engage with their local FBI field office or CISA to report any suspicious activity.
So, what does this mean for us? It means we need to be on high alert. The PRC's cyber threats are not just a matter of espionage; they're a matter of national security. As FBI Director Christopher Wray warned, China's hackers are positioning themselves on American infrastructure in preparation to wreak havoc and cause real-world harm to American citizens and communities[5].
The timeline of events is clear: the PRC's cyber activities are escalating, and we need to take action. The required defensive actions are straightforward: we need a united front between the public and private sectors, with a layered cyber deterrence strategy to prevent significant harm.
So, stay vigilant, folks. The Red Alert is real, and we need to be ready to respond. That's all for now. Stay safe, and stay tuned.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta