Feb 21 2025 3 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.
As of today, February 21, 2025, the cyber landscape is on high alert. The past few days have seen a surge in Chinese cyber activities, and I'm here to break it down for you.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been sounding the alarm on China's aggressive cyber tactics. Back in February 2024, they issued a joint advisory warning about People's Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors pre-positioning themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure[1].
Fast forward to October 2024, and we saw another joint statement from the FBI and CISA detailing PRC activity targeting telecommunications infrastructure. The investigation revealed unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by actors affiliated with the PRC, with the goal of stealing sensitive information and compromising networks[2][5].
More recently, in January 2025, a state-sponsored cyberattack on the US Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) marked the latest escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors. This attack targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of the Treasury Secretary, both of which had administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024[4].
The CCP's cyber operations have significantly escalated across multiple fronts, with Taiwan bearing the brunt of these attacks. In 2024, Taiwan saw nearly 2.4 million cyberattacks daily, and the US has dismantled operations by Chinese state-backed hacker groups like Volt Typhoon, which gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems[4].
So, what does this mean for us? It means we need to be on high alert. The FBI and CISA are working to strengthen cyber defenses across the commercial communications sector, and they're urging organizations to contact their local FBI field office or CISA if they believe they've been impacted[2][5].
In terms of defensive actions, it's crucial to stay vigilant. Regularly update your systems, patch vulnerabilities, and monitor for suspicious activity. The CCP's cyber tactics are sophisticated, and they're not going to stop anytime soon.
As Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), put it, these hacks serve "so that they can disrupt our ability to support military activities or to distract us, to get us to focus on a domestic incident at a time when something is flaring up in a different part of the world"[4].
So, there you have it – the latest on China's daily cyber moves against US targets. Stay safe out there, and remember, in the world of cyber, vigilance is key.
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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.
As of today, February 21, 2025, the cyber landscape is on high alert. The past few days have seen a surge in Chinese cyber activities, and I'm here to break it down for you.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been sounding the alarm on China's aggressive cyber tactics. Back in February 2024, they issued a joint advisory warning about People's Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors pre-positioning themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure[1].
Fast forward to October 2024, and we saw another joint statement from the FBI and CISA detailing PRC activity targeting telecommunications infrastructure. The investigation revealed unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by actors affiliated with the PRC, with the goal of stealing sensitive information and compromising networks[2][5].
More recently, in January 2025, a state-sponsored cyberattack on the US Treasury Department by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) marked the latest escalation in Beijing's use of hybrid tactics to undermine its strategic competitors. This attack targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of the Treasury Secretary, both of which had administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024[4].
The CCP's cyber operations have significantly escalated across multiple fronts, with Taiwan bearing the brunt of these attacks. In 2024, Taiwan saw nearly 2.4 million cyberattacks daily, and the US has dismantled operations by Chinese state-backed hacker groups like Volt Typhoon, which gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for attacks on critical infrastructure systems[4].
So, what does this mean for us? It means we need to be on high alert. The FBI and CISA are working to strengthen cyber defenses across the commercial communications sector, and they're urging organizations to contact their local FBI field office or CISA if they believe they've been impacted[2][5].
In terms of defensive actions, it's crucial to stay vigilant. Regularly update your systems, patch vulnerabilities, and monitor for suspicious activity. The CCP's cyber tactics are sophisticated, and they're not going to stop anytime soon.
As Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency (NSA), put it, these hacks serve "so that they can disrupt our ability to support military activities or to distract us, to get us to focus on a domestic incident at a time when something is flaring up in a different part of the world"[4].
So, there you have it – the latest on China's daily cyber moves against US targets. Stay safe out there, and remember, in the world of cyber, vigilance is key.
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Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta