Feb 13 2025 2 mins
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.
Just a few days ago, on January 10, 2025, the Soufan Center reported on a state-sponsored cyberattack by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on the US Treasury Department. This attack marked 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, had administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024 that engaged in cyberattacks or supplied Russia with weapons for Moscow's war in Ukraine.
But that's not all. In 2024, the FBI and CISA issued a joint statement warning of continued cyberattacks on US telecommunications companies by PRC actors. These actors compromised networks at multiple telecommunications companies, stealing customer call records data and compromising private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity.
And let's not forget about Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-backed hacker group that targeted data from numerous US officials, including phones used by Donald J. Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, as well as phones from staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign. Salt Typhoon breached at least nine US telecommunications networks and providers as of 2024, which is likely part of a Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft.
Now, you might be wondering what's the big deal. Well, these hacks serve as a "weapons test" in cyber terms, allowing CCP-backed groups to periodically test access to systems and see whether vulnerabilities get patched. This is all part of the CCP's groundwork to cripple an effective US response in a potential conflict over the invasion of Taiwan.
So, what can we do? The FBI and CISA are urging organizations to engage their local FBI field office or CISA if they believe they might be a victim. Agencies across the US Government are collaborating to aggressively mitigate this threat and are coordinating with industry partners to strengthen cyber defenses across the commercial communications sector.
In short, it's time to go on high alert. China's daily cyber moves are getting more aggressive, and we need to take action to protect our critical infrastructure. Stay vigilant, folks. This is Ting, signing off.
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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.
Just a few days ago, on January 10, 2025, the Soufan Center reported on a state-sponsored cyberattack by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on the US Treasury Department. This attack marked 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, had administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024 that engaged in cyberattacks or supplied Russia with weapons for Moscow's war in Ukraine.
But that's not all. In 2024, the FBI and CISA issued a joint statement warning of continued cyberattacks on US telecommunications companies by PRC actors. These actors compromised networks at multiple telecommunications companies, stealing customer call records data and compromising private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity.
And let's not forget about Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-backed hacker group that targeted data from numerous US officials, including phones used by Donald J. Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, as well as phones from staff members of Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign. Salt Typhoon breached at least nine US telecommunications networks and providers as of 2024, which is likely part of a Chinese espionage program focused on key government officials and corporate intellectual property theft.
Now, you might be wondering what's the big deal. Well, these hacks serve as a "weapons test" in cyber terms, allowing CCP-backed groups to periodically test access to systems and see whether vulnerabilities get patched. This is all part of the CCP's groundwork to cripple an effective US response in a potential conflict over the invasion of Taiwan.
So, what can we do? The FBI and CISA are urging organizations to engage their local FBI field office or CISA if they believe they might be a victim. Agencies across the US Government are collaborating to aggressively mitigate this threat and are coordinating with industry partners to strengthen cyber defenses across the commercial communications sector.
In short, it's time to go on high alert. China's daily cyber moves are getting more aggressive, and we need to take action to protect our critical infrastructure. Stay vigilant, folks. This is Ting, signing off.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta