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Scandalous! China's Salt Typhoon Hacks US Telecoms, Spies on Leaders
- 2024/12/16
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This is your Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Today's date is December 16, 2024, and we've got a lot to cover in the world of Chinese cyber activities affecting US security.
Let's dive right in. The past few days have seen some significant developments. On December 3, officials from the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned about an ongoing Chinese hack of global telecom providers, attributed to a Chinese government-linked hacking group known as Salt Typhoon[3]. This breach, which began in late spring, has targeted dozens of telecom companies in the US and globally to gain access to US political leaders and national security data. The scope of the intrusion is still not fully understood, and officials are urging Americans to use encrypted communications.
This isn't the first time we've seen Salt Typhoon in action. In November, it was reported that they breached at least eight US telecommunications providers, as well as telecom providers in more than twenty other countries, as part of a wide-ranging espionage and intelligence collection campaign[4]. The attackers stole customer call data and law enforcement surveillance request data, and compromised private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity.
But Salt Typhoon isn't the only Chinese threat actor making headlines. Volt Typhoon, another Chinese group, has been operating a botnet of compromised Cisco routers used to attack critical infrastructure. Despite being wiped by the FBI earlier this year, Volt Typhoon's botnet resurged in late 2024, which is "wholly unacceptable," according to Waltz, a Trump security advisor[5].
So, what does this mean for US security? The tactical implications are clear: we need to enhance our cybersecurity measures to protect against these sophisticated attacks. This includes using encrypted communications, as urged by CISA's Jeff Greene, and implementing robust security protocols across all industries, especially those targeted by Chinese hackers.
Strategically, the US needs to rethink its approach to cyber defense. Waltz suggests that the US should go on the offensive against China, imposing costs on the other side to deter future attacks. However, this tit-for-tat approach could spell chaos, and it's crucial to consider the potential consequences of such actions.
In conclusion, the past few days have highlighted the ongoing threat of Chinese cyber activities to US security. It's essential to stay vigilant, enhance our cybersecurity measures, and consider strategic responses to these threats. That's all for today's Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Stay safe out there.
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Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Today's date is December 16, 2024, and we've got a lot to cover in the world of Chinese cyber activities affecting US security.
Let's dive right in. The past few days have seen some significant developments. On December 3, officials from the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned about an ongoing Chinese hack of global telecom providers, attributed to a Chinese government-linked hacking group known as Salt Typhoon[3]. This breach, which began in late spring, has targeted dozens of telecom companies in the US and globally to gain access to US political leaders and national security data. The scope of the intrusion is still not fully understood, and officials are urging Americans to use encrypted communications.
This isn't the first time we've seen Salt Typhoon in action. In November, it was reported that they breached at least eight US telecommunications providers, as well as telecom providers in more than twenty other countries, as part of a wide-ranging espionage and intelligence collection campaign[4]. The attackers stole customer call data and law enforcement surveillance request data, and compromised private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity.
But Salt Typhoon isn't the only Chinese threat actor making headlines. Volt Typhoon, another Chinese group, has been operating a botnet of compromised Cisco routers used to attack critical infrastructure. Despite being wiped by the FBI earlier this year, Volt Typhoon's botnet resurged in late 2024, which is "wholly unacceptable," according to Waltz, a Trump security advisor[5].
So, what does this mean for US security? The tactical implications are clear: we need to enhance our cybersecurity measures to protect against these sophisticated attacks. This includes using encrypted communications, as urged by CISA's Jeff Greene, and implementing robust security protocols across all industries, especially those targeted by Chinese hackers.
Strategically, the US needs to rethink its approach to cyber defense. Waltz suggests that the US should go on the offensive against China, imposing costs on the other side to deter future attacks. However, this tit-for-tat approach could spell chaos, and it's crucial to consider the potential consequences of such actions.
In conclusion, the past few days have highlighted the ongoing threat of Chinese cyber activities to US security. It's essential to stay vigilant, enhance our cybersecurity measures, and consider strategic responses to these threats. That's all for today's Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Stay safe out there.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta