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This is your Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, your friendly neighborhood cyber detective with eyes on Beijing's digital movements. Let me break down what's been happening in the cyber realm between China and the US this past week.
Salt Typhoon has been making waves! This Chinese state-backed hacking group has been busy targeting major US infrastructure. Just days ago, we confirmed they've likely compromised data center giant Digital Realty and media titan Comcast. These aren't small fish, folks – we're talking about companies that form the backbone of America's internet and data storage capabilities.
What's particularly alarming is that Chinese hackers have been deeper in our systems than we initially thought. Corporate investigators discovered malware from Chinese state-backed groups in a major American telecommunications company's systems dating back to summer 2023 – a full year before US officials publicly acknowledged these breaches. This malware remained undetected for seven months, giving Beijing plenty of time to gather intelligence.
The methodology has evolved too. These hackers aren't just after corporate secrets anymore. They're targeting our communications infrastructure at its core, potentially giving them access to calls and messages. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi from the House Intelligence Committee confirmed they were "able to listen in on phone calls in real time and able to read text messages." They even attempted to breach phones used by Donald Trump and JD Vance during the 2024 campaign.
The scale is staggering – over 70 organizations across multiple sectors were targeted between July 2024 and March 2025, including cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. Talk about irony!
US authorities are taking this seriously. Back in March, the Justice Department charged 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officers involved in global cyberattacks. But Beijing consistently denies these allegations, claiming the US is using national security as a pretext for sanctions while conducting its own espionage operations.
My advice? First, implement multi-factor authentication across all systems – it's simple but effective. Second, segment your networks to limit lateral movement by intruders. Third, patch, patch, patch! Many of these breaches exploit known vulnerabilities.
Strategically, this campaign suggests China is gathering intelligence that could be leveraged in potential conflicts, particularly around Taiwan. These aren't random attacks – they're coordinated efforts to undermine US strategic advantages in telecommunications infrastructure.
Stay vigilant, folks! This is Ting, signing off – keeping my firewall up and my coffee strong.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
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Hey there, I'm Ting, your friendly neighborhood cyber detective with eyes on Beijing's digital movements. Let me break down what's been happening in the cyber realm between China and the US this past week.
Salt Typhoon has been making waves! This Chinese state-backed hacking group has been busy targeting major US infrastructure. Just days ago, we confirmed they've likely compromised data center giant Digital Realty and media titan Comcast. These aren't small fish, folks – we're talking about companies that form the backbone of America's internet and data storage capabilities.
What's particularly alarming is that Chinese hackers have been deeper in our systems than we initially thought. Corporate investigators discovered malware from Chinese state-backed groups in a major American telecommunications company's systems dating back to summer 2023 – a full year before US officials publicly acknowledged these breaches. This malware remained undetected for seven months, giving Beijing plenty of time to gather intelligence.
The methodology has evolved too. These hackers aren't just after corporate secrets anymore. They're targeting our communications infrastructure at its core, potentially giving them access to calls and messages. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi from the House Intelligence Committee confirmed they were "able to listen in on phone calls in real time and able to read text messages." They even attempted to breach phones used by Donald Trump and JD Vance during the 2024 campaign.
The scale is staggering – over 70 organizations across multiple sectors were targeted between July 2024 and March 2025, including cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. Talk about irony!
US authorities are taking this seriously. Back in March, the Justice Department charged 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officers involved in global cyberattacks. But Beijing consistently denies these allegations, claiming the US is using national security as a pretext for sanctions while conducting its own espionage operations.
My advice? First, implement multi-factor authentication across all systems – it's simple but effective. Second, segment your networks to limit lateral movement by intruders. Third, patch, patch, patch! Many of these breaches exploit known vulnerabilities.
Strategically, this campaign suggests China is gathering intelligence that could be leveraged in potential conflicts, particularly around Taiwan. These aren't random attacks – they're coordinated efforts to undermine US strategic advantages in telecommunications infrastructure.
Stay vigilant, folks! This is Ting, signing off – keeping my firewall up and my coffee strong.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is your Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, your friendly neighborhood cyber detective with eyes on Beijing's digital movements. Let me break down what's been happening in the cyber realm between China and the US this past week.
Salt Typhoon has been making waves! This Chinese state-backed hacking group has been busy targeting major US infrastructure. Just days ago, we confirmed they've likely compromised data center giant Digital Realty and media titan Comcast. These aren't small fish, folks – we're talking about companies that form the backbone of America's internet and data storage capabilities.
What's particularly alarming is that Chinese hackers have been deeper in our systems than we initially thought. Corporate investigators discovered malware from Chinese state-backed groups in a major American telecommunications company's systems dating back to summer 2023 – a full year before US officials publicly acknowledged these breaches. This malware remained undetected for seven months, giving Beijing plenty of time to gather intelligence.
The methodology has evolved too. These hackers aren't just after corporate secrets anymore. They're targeting our communications infrastructure at its core, potentially giving them access to calls and messages. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi from the House Intelligence Committee confirmed they were "able to listen in on phone calls in real time and able to read text messages." They even attempted to breach phones used by Donald Trump and JD Vance during the 2024 campaign.
The scale is staggering – over 70 organizations across multiple sectors were targeted between July 2024 and March 2025, including cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. Talk about irony!
US authorities are taking this seriously. Back in March, the Justice Department charged 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officers involved in global cyberattacks. But Beijing consistently denies these allegations, claiming the US is using national security as a pretext for sanctions while conducting its own espionage operations.
My advice? First, implement multi-factor authentication across all systems – it's simple but effective. Second, segment your networks to limit lateral movement by intruders. Third, patch, patch, patch! Many of these breaches exploit known vulnerabilities.
Strategically, this campaign suggests China is gathering intelligence that could be leveraged in potential conflicts, particularly around Taiwan. These aren't random attacks – they're coordinated efforts to undermine US strategic advantages in telecommunications infrastructure.
Stay vigilant, folks! This is Ting, signing off – keeping my firewall up and my coffee strong.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, I'm Ting, your friendly neighborhood cyber detective with eyes on Beijing's digital movements. Let me break down what's been happening in the cyber realm between China and the US this past week.
Salt Typhoon has been making waves! This Chinese state-backed hacking group has been busy targeting major US infrastructure. Just days ago, we confirmed they've likely compromised data center giant Digital Realty and media titan Comcast. These aren't small fish, folks – we're talking about companies that form the backbone of America's internet and data storage capabilities.
What's particularly alarming is that Chinese hackers have been deeper in our systems than we initially thought. Corporate investigators discovered malware from Chinese state-backed groups in a major American telecommunications company's systems dating back to summer 2023 – a full year before US officials publicly acknowledged these breaches. This malware remained undetected for seven months, giving Beijing plenty of time to gather intelligence.
The methodology has evolved too. These hackers aren't just after corporate secrets anymore. They're targeting our communications infrastructure at its core, potentially giving them access to calls and messages. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi from the House Intelligence Committee confirmed they were "able to listen in on phone calls in real time and able to read text messages." They even attempted to breach phones used by Donald Trump and JD Vance during the 2024 campaign.
The scale is staggering – over 70 organizations across multiple sectors were targeted between July 2024 and March 2025, including cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. Talk about irony!
US authorities are taking this seriously. Back in March, the Justice Department charged 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officers involved in global cyberattacks. But Beijing consistently denies these allegations, claiming the US is using national security as a pretext for sanctions while conducting its own espionage operations.
My advice? First, implement multi-factor authentication across all systems – it's simple but effective. Second, segment your networks to limit lateral movement by intruders. Third, patch, patch, patch! Many of these breaches exploit known vulnerabilities.
Strategically, this campaign suggests China is gathering intelligence that could be leveraged in potential conflicts, particularly around Taiwan. These aren't random attacks – they're coordinated efforts to undermine US strategic advantages in telecommunications infrastructure.
Stay vigilant, folks! This is Ting, signing off – keeping my firewall up and my coffee strong.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta