Feb 15 2025 2 mins
This is your China Hack Report: Daily US Tech Defense podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the latest China-linked cyber activities affecting US interests. Let's dive right in.
So, you might have heard about the recent sanctions against Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group, also known as Flax Typhoon. They've been linked to some pretty serious hacking activities, including infiltrating over 200,000 US devices on behalf of the Chinese government[1]. But that's not all - they've also been involved in targeting governmental organizations, telecommunications providers, media companies, and others, both within the US and in other countries, including Taiwan.
Speaking of Taiwan, they've been dealing with a massive increase in cyberattacks, with a daily average of 2.4 million attacks in 2024, mostly attributed to China's "cyber force"[5]. These attacks have targeted defense, telecommunications, and transport sectors, and have even included Distributed Denial of Service attacks during Beijing's military drills near the island.
Now, let's talk about the US Treasury Department hack. It was discovered that Chinese hackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party software product, specifically BeyondTrust, to gain access to the Treasury's systems[2][4]. This is particularly concerning since the Office of Foreign Assets Control, which administers economic and trade sanctions, was specifically targeted.
In terms of newly discovered malware, there's been a lot of activity from Chinese state-sponsored groups like Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon. Salt Typhoon has been involved in breaching multiple US ISPs, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, and has even gained access to systems used for court-authorized wiretapping[3]. Volt Typhoon, on the other hand, has targeted critical infrastructure organizations across the US, exploiting vulnerabilities in software like Versa Director.
So, what can you do to protect yourself? CISA has added several known exploited vulnerabilities to their catalog, including those used by Flax Typhoon and Volt Typhoon. They're recommending that organizations prioritize patching these vulnerabilities and take immediate defensive actions to prevent further attacks.
In conclusion, it's been a wild few days in the world of China-linked cyber activities. From sanctions to hacks, it's clear that the US needs to be on high alert. Stay safe out there, and remember to keep those patches up to date. That's all for now - I'm Ting, and I'll catch you on the flip side.
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Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the latest China-linked cyber activities affecting US interests. Let's dive right in.
So, you might have heard about the recent sanctions against Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group, also known as Flax Typhoon. They've been linked to some pretty serious hacking activities, including infiltrating over 200,000 US devices on behalf of the Chinese government[1]. But that's not all - they've also been involved in targeting governmental organizations, telecommunications providers, media companies, and others, both within the US and in other countries, including Taiwan.
Speaking of Taiwan, they've been dealing with a massive increase in cyberattacks, with a daily average of 2.4 million attacks in 2024, mostly attributed to China's "cyber force"[5]. These attacks have targeted defense, telecommunications, and transport sectors, and have even included Distributed Denial of Service attacks during Beijing's military drills near the island.
Now, let's talk about the US Treasury Department hack. It was discovered that Chinese hackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party software product, specifically BeyondTrust, to gain access to the Treasury's systems[2][4]. This is particularly concerning since the Office of Foreign Assets Control, which administers economic and trade sanctions, was specifically targeted.
In terms of newly discovered malware, there's been a lot of activity from Chinese state-sponsored groups like Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon. Salt Typhoon has been involved in breaching multiple US ISPs, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, and has even gained access to systems used for court-authorized wiretapping[3]. Volt Typhoon, on the other hand, has targeted critical infrastructure organizations across the US, exploiting vulnerabilities in software like Versa Director.
So, what can you do to protect yourself? CISA has added several known exploited vulnerabilities to their catalog, including those used by Flax Typhoon and Volt Typhoon. They're recommending that organizations prioritize patching these vulnerabilities and take immediate defensive actions to prevent further attacks.
In conclusion, it's been a wild few days in the world of China-linked cyber activities. From sanctions to hacks, it's clear that the US needs to be on high alert. Stay safe out there, and remember to keep those patches up to date. That's all for now - I'm Ting, and I'll catch you on the flip side.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta