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This is your Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch podcast.
Hey there, cyber enthusiasts! Ting here, coming to you with the latest Beijing Watch update. Let me dive straight into what's been happening in the murky waters of Chinese cyber operations this past week.
So, the big story right now? Salt Typhoon. This Chinese state-backed hacking group has been making waves, hitting major US telecommunications infrastructure. Just yesterday, we learned they've likely compromised both Digital Realty—one of our biggest data center providers—and Comcast, the media giant that probably provides internet to half of you listening right now.
But here's the kicker: this isn't new activity. Corporate investigators discovered evidence that Chinese hackers penetrated an American telecom company way back in summer 2023, planting malware that remained undetected for seven months. That's a full year before US officials publicly acknowledged these intrusions! Marc Rogers, a cybersecurity expert, put it perfectly: "We've known for a long time that this infrastructure has been vulnerable... what this shows us is that it was attacked."
The scope is staggering—over 70 organizations across multiple sectors were targeted between July 2024 and March 2025, including cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. Talk about irony!
Remember those mysterious smartphone crashes from late 2024 into early 2025? Turns out they were the telltale signs of a sophisticated Chinese operation. According to Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi from the House Intelligence Committee, "They were able to listen in on phone calls in real time and able to read text messages." Even Donald Trump and JD Vance's campaign phones were targeted during the 2024 election.
The US Justice Department isn't sitting idle—in March, they charged 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officers involved in global cyber operations.
Beijing's response? Classic deflection. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian recently claimed, "The U.S. has long been using all kinds of despicable methods to steal other countries' secrets." Pot, meet kettle.
For those of you managing corporate networks, now's the time to patch telecom-related systems, audit third-party access, and implement robust authentication for communication systems. Consider segmenting your networks to limit lateral movement if compromised.
Strategically speaking, these persistent intrusions into US telecommunications infrastructure suggest China is establishing persistent access points that could be leveraged during potential future conflicts. It's not just about stealing secrets—it's about positioning for potential disruption.
That's all from me today. Stay vigilant, patch your systems, and remember: in cyberspace, the Great Wall works both ways. This is Ting, signing off until next week's Beijing Watch!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, cyber enthusiasts! Ting here, coming to you with the latest Beijing Watch update. Let me dive straight into what's been happening in the murky waters of Chinese cyber operations this past week.
So, the big story right now? Salt Typhoon. This Chinese state-backed hacking group has been making waves, hitting major US telecommunications infrastructure. Just yesterday, we learned they've likely compromised both Digital Realty—one of our biggest data center providers—and Comcast, the media giant that probably provides internet to half of you listening right now.
But here's the kicker: this isn't new activity. Corporate investigators discovered evidence that Chinese hackers penetrated an American telecom company way back in summer 2023, planting malware that remained undetected for seven months. That's a full year before US officials publicly acknowledged these intrusions! Marc Rogers, a cybersecurity expert, put it perfectly: "We've known for a long time that this infrastructure has been vulnerable... what this shows us is that it was attacked."
The scope is staggering—over 70 organizations across multiple sectors were targeted between July 2024 and March 2025, including cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. Talk about irony!
Remember those mysterious smartphone crashes from late 2024 into early 2025? Turns out they were the telltale signs of a sophisticated Chinese operation. According to Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi from the House Intelligence Committee, "They were able to listen in on phone calls in real time and able to read text messages." Even Donald Trump and JD Vance's campaign phones were targeted during the 2024 election.
The US Justice Department isn't sitting idle—in March, they charged 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officers involved in global cyber operations.
Beijing's response? Classic deflection. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian recently claimed, "The U.S. has long been using all kinds of despicable methods to steal other countries' secrets." Pot, meet kettle.
For those of you managing corporate networks, now's the time to patch telecom-related systems, audit third-party access, and implement robust authentication for communication systems. Consider segmenting your networks to limit lateral movement if compromised.
Strategically speaking, these persistent intrusions into US telecommunications infrastructure suggest China is establishing persistent access points that could be leveraged during potential future conflicts. It's not just about stealing secrets—it's about positioning for potential disruption.
That's all from me today. Stay vigilant, patch your systems, and remember: in cyberspace, the Great Wall works both ways. This is Ting, signing off until next week's Beijing Watch!
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, cyber enthusiasts! Ting here, coming to you with the latest Beijing Watch update. Let me dive straight into what's been happening in the murky waters of Chinese cyber operations this past week.
So, the big story right now? Salt Typhoon. This Chinese state-backed hacking group has been making waves, hitting major US telecommunications infrastructure. Just yesterday, we learned they've likely compromised both Digital Realty—one of our biggest data center providers—and Comcast, the media giant that probably provides internet to half of you listening right now.
But here's the kicker: this isn't new activity. Corporate investigators discovered evidence that Chinese hackers penetrated an American telecom company way back in summer 2023, planting malware that remained undetected for seven months. That's a full year before US officials publicly acknowledged these intrusions! Marc Rogers, a cybersecurity expert, put it perfectly: "We've known for a long time that this infrastructure has been vulnerable... what this shows us is that it was attacked."
The scope is staggering—over 70 organizations across multiple sectors were targeted between July 2024 and March 2025, including cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. Talk about irony!
Remember those mysterious smartphone crashes from late 2024 into early 2025? Turns out they were the telltale signs of a sophisticated Chinese operation. According to Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi from the House Intelligence Committee, "They were able to listen in on phone calls in real time and able to read text messages." Even Donald Trump and JD Vance's campaign phones were targeted during the 2024 election.
The US Justice Department isn't sitting idle—in March, they charged 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officers involved in global cyber operations.
Beijing's response? Classic deflection. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian recently claimed, "The U.S. has long been using all kinds of despicable methods to steal other countries' secrets." Pot, meet kettle.
For those of you managing corporate networks, now's the time to patch telecom-related systems, audit third-party access, and implement robust authentication for communication systems. Consider segmenting your networks to limit lateral movement if compromised.
Strategically speaking, these persistent intrusions into US telecommunications infrastructure suggest China is establishing persistent access points that could be leveraged during potential future conflicts. It's not just about stealing secrets—it's about positioning for potential disruption.
That's all from me today. Stay vigilant, patch your systems, and remember: in cyberspace, the Great Wall works both ways. This is Ting, signing off until next week's Beijing Watch!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, cyber enthusiasts! Ting here, coming to you with the latest Beijing Watch update. Let me dive straight into what's been happening in the murky waters of Chinese cyber operations this past week.
So, the big story right now? Salt Typhoon. This Chinese state-backed hacking group has been making waves, hitting major US telecommunications infrastructure. Just yesterday, we learned they've likely compromised both Digital Realty—one of our biggest data center providers—and Comcast, the media giant that probably provides internet to half of you listening right now.
But here's the kicker: this isn't new activity. Corporate investigators discovered evidence that Chinese hackers penetrated an American telecom company way back in summer 2023, planting malware that remained undetected for seven months. That's a full year before US officials publicly acknowledged these intrusions! Marc Rogers, a cybersecurity expert, put it perfectly: "We've known for a long time that this infrastructure has been vulnerable... what this shows us is that it was attacked."
The scope is staggering—over 70 organizations across multiple sectors were targeted between July 2024 and March 2025, including cybersecurity firm SentinelOne. Talk about irony!
Remember those mysterious smartphone crashes from late 2024 into early 2025? Turns out they were the telltale signs of a sophisticated Chinese operation. According to Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi from the House Intelligence Committee, "They were able to listen in on phone calls in real time and able to read text messages." Even Donald Trump and JD Vance's campaign phones were targeted during the 2024 election.
The US Justice Department isn't sitting idle—in March, they charged 12 Chinese contract hackers and law enforcement officers involved in global cyber operations.
Beijing's response? Classic deflection. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian recently claimed, "The U.S. has long been using all kinds of despicable methods to steal other countries' secrets." Pot, meet kettle.
For those of you managing corporate networks, now's the time to patch telecom-related systems, audit third-party access, and implement robust authentication for communication systems. Consider segmenting your networks to limit lateral movement if compromised.
Strategically speaking, these persistent intrusions into US telecommunications infrastructure suggest China is establishing persistent access points that could be leveraged during potential future conflicts. It's not just about stealing secrets—it's about positioning for potential disruption.
That's all from me today. Stay vigilant, patch your systems, and remember: in cyberspace, the Great Wall works both ways. This is Ting, signing off until next week's Beijing Watch!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta