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Juicy Twist: China Accuses US of Cyber Espionage Amid Mounting Tensions | Digital Dragon Watch Christmas Special
- 2024/12/24
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This is your Digital Dragon Watch: Weekly China Cyber Alert podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Digital Dragon Watch, your weekly China cyber alert. It's Christmas Eve, but the cyber world doesn't take holidays, especially when it comes to China's aggressive cyber activities.
Let's dive right in. Over the past week, we've seen some significant developments. On December 16, House Homeland Security Committee Republicans, led by Chairman Mark E. Green and Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar, penned an op-ed calling for strong action against China's cyber espionage. They highlighted the recent compromise of major U.S. cellular networks by China-sponsored hackers, capturing real-time phone call audio and text messages and stealing data from millions of Americans[1].
This isn't a new threat. Back in September, Representative Laurel Lee introduced legislation to combat CCP cyber threats, including the establishment of an interagency task force to address state-sponsored cyber actors like 'Volt Typhoon'[2]. These actors have been pre-positioning themselves within U.S. networks, targeting critical infrastructure such as transportation, water, and energy sectors.
Symantec researchers recently reported on a China-based threat actor that targeted a large U.S. organization with a significant presence in China, moving laterally across the network and exfiltrating data[4]. This is just one example of China's ongoing cyber espionage efforts.
But here's the twist: China is now accusing the U.S. of launching cyberattacks against Chinese tech companies to steal trade secrets. The National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT) claimed to have "handled" two such attacks, attributing them to an unnamed suspected U.S. intelligence agency[5].
So, what's the takeaway? The U.S. government needs to take a firm stance against China's cyber aggression. Experts recommend a coordinated, whole-of-government response to address these threats. For protection, organizations should focus on robust cybersecurity measures, including regular network audits and employee training.
That's all for today's Digital Dragon Watch. Stay vigilant, and let's keep the cyber dragons at bay. Happy holidays, and we'll catch you in the next alert.
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Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Digital Dragon Watch, your weekly China cyber alert. It's Christmas Eve, but the cyber world doesn't take holidays, especially when it comes to China's aggressive cyber activities.
Let's dive right in. Over the past week, we've seen some significant developments. On December 16, House Homeland Security Committee Republicans, led by Chairman Mark E. Green and Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar, penned an op-ed calling for strong action against China's cyber espionage. They highlighted the recent compromise of major U.S. cellular networks by China-sponsored hackers, capturing real-time phone call audio and text messages and stealing data from millions of Americans[1].
This isn't a new threat. Back in September, Representative Laurel Lee introduced legislation to combat CCP cyber threats, including the establishment of an interagency task force to address state-sponsored cyber actors like 'Volt Typhoon'[2]. These actors have been pre-positioning themselves within U.S. networks, targeting critical infrastructure such as transportation, water, and energy sectors.
Symantec researchers recently reported on a China-based threat actor that targeted a large U.S. organization with a significant presence in China, moving laterally across the network and exfiltrating data[4]. This is just one example of China's ongoing cyber espionage efforts.
But here's the twist: China is now accusing the U.S. of launching cyberattacks against Chinese tech companies to steal trade secrets. The National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT) claimed to have "handled" two such attacks, attributing them to an unnamed suspected U.S. intelligence agency[5].
So, what's the takeaway? The U.S. government needs to take a firm stance against China's cyber aggression. Experts recommend a coordinated, whole-of-government response to address these threats. For protection, organizations should focus on robust cybersecurity measures, including regular network audits and employee training.
That's all for today's Digital Dragon Watch. Stay vigilant, and let's keep the cyber dragons at bay. Happy holidays, and we'll catch you in the next alert.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta