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This is your Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. Let's dive right in.
The past week has been a whirlwind of sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting US infrastructure. The most recent attack that caught my attention was the breach of the US Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in early December. This wasn't just any ordinary hack; it was a strategic move to undermine the US's economic sanctions against Chinese companies[1].
The attack was attributed to the CCP-backed hacker group Volt Typhoon, which has been known to target critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems. What's alarming is that these hackers gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks[1].
But that's not all. Another CCP-backed group, Salt Typhoon, has been breaching US telecommunications networks and providers, targeting data from numerous US officials, including phones used by Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio[1].
According to Anne Neuberger, the US Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, these attacks are part of a Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft[1].
The US government has been taking steps to counter these threats. The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions to address potential security risks linked to Chinese-origin technology, such as routers and modems from Chinese manufacturers like Huawei and ZTE[2].
Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), notes that these hacks serve to disrupt the US's ability to support military activities or distract us from a domestic incident at a time when something is flaring up in a different part of the world[1].
The US Department of the Treasury has also sanctioned the Chinese company Integrity Tech for supporting the hacking group Flax Typhoon, which employs a "Living of the Land" strategy that involves implanting malware with legitimate admin tools and monitoring activities remotely[4].
As cybersecurity expert Nistha Singh points out, protecting America's critical infrastructure is vital, and the Trump administration will need to prioritize cybersecurity in the face of these escalating threats[4].
In conclusion, the past week has seen a surge in sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting US infrastructure. It's clear that the CCP is using hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors, and the US needs to be prepared to defend against these threats. Stay vigilant, folks. This is Ting, signing off.
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Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. Let's dive right in.
The past week has been a whirlwind of sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting US infrastructure. The most recent attack that caught my attention was the breach of the US Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in early December. This wasn't just any ordinary hack; it was a strategic move to undermine the US's economic sanctions against Chinese companies[1].
The attack was attributed to the CCP-backed hacker group Volt Typhoon, which has been known to target critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems. What's alarming is that these hackers gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks[1].
But that's not all. Another CCP-backed group, Salt Typhoon, has been breaching US telecommunications networks and providers, targeting data from numerous US officials, including phones used by Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio[1].
According to Anne Neuberger, the US Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, these attacks are part of a Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft[1].
The US government has been taking steps to counter these threats. The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions to address potential security risks linked to Chinese-origin technology, such as routers and modems from Chinese manufacturers like Huawei and ZTE[2].
Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), notes that these hacks serve to disrupt the US's ability to support military activities or distract us from a domestic incident at a time when something is flaring up in a different part of the world[1].
The US Department of the Treasury has also sanctioned the Chinese company Integrity Tech for supporting the hacking group Flax Typhoon, which employs a "Living of the Land" strategy that involves implanting malware with legitimate admin tools and monitoring activities remotely[4].
As cybersecurity expert Nistha Singh points out, protecting America's critical infrastructure is vital, and the Trump administration will need to prioritize cybersecurity in the face of these escalating threats[4].
In conclusion, the past week has seen a surge in sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting US infrastructure. It's clear that the CCP is using hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors, and the US needs to be prepared to defend against these threats. Stay vigilant, folks. This is Ting, signing off.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is your Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. Let's dive right in.
The past week has been a whirlwind of sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting US infrastructure. The most recent attack that caught my attention was the breach of the US Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in early December. This wasn't just any ordinary hack; it was a strategic move to undermine the US's economic sanctions against Chinese companies[1].
The attack was attributed to the CCP-backed hacker group Volt Typhoon, which has been known to target critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems. What's alarming is that these hackers gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks[1].
But that's not all. Another CCP-backed group, Salt Typhoon, has been breaching US telecommunications networks and providers, targeting data from numerous US officials, including phones used by Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio[1].
According to Anne Neuberger, the US Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, these attacks are part of a Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft[1].
The US government has been taking steps to counter these threats. The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions to address potential security risks linked to Chinese-origin technology, such as routers and modems from Chinese manufacturers like Huawei and ZTE[2].
Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), notes that these hacks serve to disrupt the US's ability to support military activities or distract us from a domestic incident at a time when something is flaring up in a different part of the world[1].
The US Department of the Treasury has also sanctioned the Chinese company Integrity Tech for supporting the hacking group Flax Typhoon, which employs a "Living of the Land" strategy that involves implanting malware with legitimate admin tools and monitoring activities remotely[4].
As cybersecurity expert Nistha Singh points out, protecting America's critical infrastructure is vital, and the Trump administration will need to prioritize cybersecurity in the face of these escalating threats[4].
In conclusion, the past week has seen a surge in sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting US infrastructure. It's clear that the CCP is using hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors, and the US needs to be prepared to defend against these threats. Stay vigilant, folks. This is Ting, signing off.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. Let's dive right in.
The past week has been a whirlwind of sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting US infrastructure. The most recent attack that caught my attention was the breach of the US Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in early December. This wasn't just any ordinary hack; it was a strategic move to undermine the US's economic sanctions against Chinese companies[1].
The attack was attributed to the CCP-backed hacker group Volt Typhoon, which has been known to target critical infrastructure systems, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems. What's alarming is that these hackers gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks[1].
But that's not all. Another CCP-backed group, Salt Typhoon, has been breaching US telecommunications networks and providers, targeting data from numerous US officials, including phones used by Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio[1].
According to Anne Neuberger, the US Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, these attacks are part of a Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft[1].
The US government has been taking steps to counter these threats. The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes provisions to address potential security risks linked to Chinese-origin technology, such as routers and modems from Chinese manufacturers like Huawei and ZTE[2].
Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), notes that these hacks serve to disrupt the US's ability to support military activities or distract us from a domestic incident at a time when something is flaring up in a different part of the world[1].
The US Department of the Treasury has also sanctioned the Chinese company Integrity Tech for supporting the hacking group Flax Typhoon, which employs a "Living of the Land" strategy that involves implanting malware with legitimate admin tools and monitoring activities remotely[4].
As cybersecurity expert Nistha Singh points out, protecting America's critical infrastructure is vital, and the Trump administration will need to prioritize cybersecurity in the face of these escalating threats[4].
In conclusion, the past week has seen a surge in sophisticated Chinese cyber operations targeting US infrastructure. It's clear that the CCP is using hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors, and the US needs to be prepared to defend against these threats. Stay vigilant, folks. This is Ting, signing off.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta