Chinese hackers infiltrated home wifi routers to attack infrastructure, FBI warns
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese hackers infiltrated home wifi routers to attack infrastructure, FBI warns

The Telegraph  

Chinese state- A US government investigation found that hundreds of old routers had been infected with malware by a Beijing-backed hacking group known as “Volt Typhoon”. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has previously warned that hackers backed by the Chinese state were trying to infiltrate Britain’s key infrastructure and hiding in computers to “evade detection”. Ken McCallum, the director of MI5, said in October that there has been a “sharp rise” in Chinese attempts to steal state secrets in the UK, warning a conference of Western security chiefs: “We all need to be aware, and respond, before it’s too late.” Volt Typhoon On Wednesday, the FBI said Volt Typhoon had used its malware to disguise the fact that the hack had been conducted by the Chinese government, adding that the “vast majority” of routers affected were out-of-date Cisco and NetGear machines that had not received recent security updates. “The sole purpose is to be ready to destroy American infrastructure, which will inevitably result in mass American casualties.” Hostile ‘botnets’ Analysis by Lumen, a cyber security firm, has found that the hostile Chinese “botnet” has been active on routers in the US for almost two years, and would not be detectable by a user because it does not prevent them from working.

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US weighs ban on Chinese-made router in millions of American homes
5 days, 19 hours ago

US weighs ban on Chinese-made router in millions of American homes

Live Mint  

U.S. authorities are investigating whether a Chinese company whose popular home-internet routers have been linked to cyberattacks poses a national-security risk and are considering banning the devices. Investigators at the Commerce, Defense and Justice departments have opened their own probes into the company, and authorities could ban the sale of TP-Link routers in the U.S. next year, according to people …

US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach

India Today  

The administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden is intensifying efforts to combat the Chinese hacker group, Salt Typhoon, after a sweeping cyber-espionage campaign compromised the metadata of potentially millions of Americans. Salt Typhoon reportedly infiltrated at least eight US telecommunications companies, including major players like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Lumen. When asked whether the breach could encompass every American’s …

White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
2 weeks, 5 days ago

White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an …

US officials still working to evict Chinese hackers from major US telecom networks
3 weeks ago

US officials still working to evict Chinese hackers from major US telecom networks

CNN  

Washington CNN — US officials are still trying to help major telecom providers evict Chinese government-backed hackers from their networks and don’t have a timeline for when that will be done, officials said Tuesday. “Most providers are still working to illuminate the full extent of the PRC activity,” a senior FBI official added, using an acronym for the Chinese government. …

US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign
1 month, 1 week ago

US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign

Al Jazeera  

FBI announcement follows alleged targeting of mobile phones used by Donald Trump and JD Vance. US authorities say they have uncovered “a broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign carried out by China-linked hackers aiming to steal information from Americans working in government and politics. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in a joint statement on Wednesday that …

Chinese hackers had backdoor access to iPhones used by 2 Trump's presidential campaign officials
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese hackers had backdoor access to iPhones used by 2 Trump's presidential campaign officials

Firstpost  

The hack, carried out by the Chinese group Salt Typhoon, allegedly compromised American telecom networks and could have given the hackers a way in. An FBI investigation is underway to uncover the details These backdoors had been used for years by US authorities to monitor criminal activity, but Salt Typhoon’s unauthorised access to these portals stretched on for months. File …

China hack enabled vast spying on US officials, likely ensnaring thousands of contacts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China hack enabled vast spying on US officials, likely ensnaring thousands of contacts

Live Mint  

Hackers linked to Chinese intelligence used precision strikes to quietly compromise cellphone lines used by an array of senior national security and policy officials across the U.S. government in addition to politicians, according to people familiar with the matter. The emerging picture of the intrusion’s reach helps confirm the intelligence community’s concerns about the potentially dire national security consequences of …

Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
3 months ago

Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI has disrupted a group of hackers working at the direction of the Chinese government who targeted universities, government agencies and other organizations, Director Chris Wray said Wednesday. “Flax Typhoon’s actions caused real harm to its victims, who had to devote precious time to clean up the mess when they discovered the malware,” Wray said at the …

FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US
3 months ago

FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The FBI has disrupted a …

UK and allies issue cyber warning over China-backed malicious network
3 months ago

UK and allies issue cyber warning over China-backed malicious network

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK’s cybersecurity agency has …

Chinese cyber-espionage campaign impacted FortiGate systems worldwide, says Dutch Military Intelligence
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese cyber-espionage campaign impacted FortiGate systems worldwide, says Dutch Military Intelligence

The Hindu  

Chinese hackers breached 20,000 FortiGate, a cloud-native firewall that is deployed to protect AWS and Azure cloud space, systems worldwide. The Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service which unearthed the campaign earlier this year said it was found to be “much larger than previously known”. The MIVD alleges that the malware used in the attack could survive in the system …

China is ‘prepositioning’ for future cyberattacks. The new NSA chief is worried
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China is ‘prepositioning’ for future cyberattacks. The new NSA chief is worried

Live Mint  

SINGAPORE—As the U.S. military’s new cyber chief and the head of the nation’s main electronic spy agency, it is Gen. Timothy Haugh’s job to be concerned about China’s clandestine efforts to steal sensitive American data and weapons know-how. “We can see no other use," said Haugh, who took charge of the National Security Agency and the military’s Cyber Command in …

China’s cyber war on the West is escalating
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s cyber war on the West is escalating

The Telegraph  

The latest hack in the UK to be blamed on Beijing – of the Ministry of Defence’s payroll, including sensitive details on military personnel – is deeply embarrassing for the Government and shows nowhere is safe from Chinese cyber hacking. China’s ministry of state security has developed sophisticated cyber hacking operations that rival Western intelligence agencies. In a further example …

FBI director Christopher Wray claims Chinese hackers waiting for ‘right moment’ to attack US infrastructure
8 months ago

FBI director Christopher Wray claims Chinese hackers waiting for ‘right moment’ to attack US infrastructure

Hindustan Times  

FBI director Christopher Wray has warned that Chinese-linked hackers are now lying in wait to attack US infrastructure at “the right moment.” Wray recently spoke at the 2024 Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats, suggesting that federal authorities are trying to counter the threat, which is “upon us now.” FBI director Christopher Wray has warned that Chinese hackers …

Why the threat of a ‘nightmare’ Chinese supercomputer just got a step closer
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the threat of a ‘nightmare’ Chinese supercomputer just got a step closer

The Telegraph  

A cyber security official at the US State Department had noticed something unusual. China’s hackers had been able to steal or forge a digital key – the “cryptographic equivalent of crown jewels”, US officials said in a report. On June 26, 10 days after the US government discovered the Chinese hack, Microsoft launched an “all-hands-on-deck” investigation that ran overnight, uncovering …

Series of unfounded cyberattack claims latest smear campaign: China Daily editorial
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Series of unfounded cyberattack claims latest smear campaign: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In a new smear campaign against China, the United States and some of its key allies have accused the country of being responsible for a series of hackings over the last decade or more targeting officials, journalists, parliamentarians and institutions in the US and the United Kingdom, with the authorities in the two nations filing charges or imposing sanctions against …

'Chinese govt-backed organisations were behind cyber attacks on critical infrastructure and organisations': US and UK announce sanctions
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Chinese govt-backed organisations were behind cyber attacks on critical infrastructure and organisations': US and UK announce sanctions

Op India  

The United States and Britain on Monday have sanctioned two individuals and one Wuhan-based company that allegedly targeted critical infrastructure sectors in the US as part of an expansive hacking effort. The US and the UK have sanctioned PRC state- “OFAC is also designating Zhao Guangzong and Ni Gaobin, two Chinese nationals affiliated with Wuhan XRZ, for their roles in …

Chinese Scourge: US, UK, New Zealand accuse China-sponsored hackers for taking down crucial infra, parliament
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese Scourge: US, UK, New Zealand accuse China-sponsored hackers for taking down crucial infra, parliament

Firstpost  

The US and the UK are alleging that China- Officials from the United States and the United Kingdom have jointly filed charges and imposed sanctions against China, alleging its involvement in a widespread cyberespionage campaign targeting millions of individuals and organizations worldwide. According to Deputy US Attorney General Lisa Monaco, the primary objectives of the hacking operation were to silence …

U.S., U.K. accuse China of state-backed cyberattacks, voter data theft
8 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S., U.K. accuse China of state-backed cyberattacks, voter data theft

The Hindu  

Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.'s election watchdog, American and British authorities said on March 25 in announcing a set of criminal charges and sanctions. “The Justice Department will not tolerate efforts by the Chinese government to intimidate Americans who serve the public, silence …

Explainer | What we know about China's alleged state-backed hacking
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Explainer | What we know about China's alleged state-backed hacking

New Indian Express  

BEIJING: Multiple Western nations have accused hacking groups backed by China of a global campaign of cyber espionage targeting critics, democratic institutions and other sensitive business targets. The revelations shed further light on Beijing's state-backed hacking operations, which the US has said are the biggest of any country. Here's what we know about Beijing's alleged state-backed hacking operations: 'Persistent threat' …

US and UK accuse China of cyber espionage campaign affecting millions of people around world
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US and UK accuse China of cyber espionage campaign affecting millions of people around world

ABC  

In short: The US and UK say China is behind a worldwide cyber espionage campaign that has affected millions of people. Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia was not affected by the hacking but the federal government has "serious concerns about malicious cyber activities by China state-backed actors". US and British officials have filed charges, imposed sanctions, and called out …

PICTURED: Seven Chinese government-backed hackers who stole private information from MILLIONS of Americans and launched cyberattacks against the Navy and politicians (and they're from WUHAN!)
8 months, 4 weeks ago

PICTURED: Seven Chinese government-backed hackers who stole private information from MILLIONS of Americans and launched cyberattacks against the Navy and politicians (and they're from WUHAN!)

Daily Mail  

The US Treasury Department levied sanctions on a Chinese firm Monday, accusing it of being a front company for 'dangerous and irresponsible' state- The announcement came on top of seven indictments issued by the Department of Justice accusing seven men affiliated with that company, Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company Ltd., of 'malicious cyber operations.' The US Treasury Department levied …

US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.'s election watchdog, American and British authorities said Monday in announcing a set of criminal charges and sanctions. “The Justice Department will not tolerate efforts by the Chinese government to intimidate Americans who serve the public, silence …

US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics

Al Jazeera  

The sanctions identify a company and individuals accused of collaborating with the Chinese government to launch cyberattacks. In announcing the sanctions on Monday, the US and UK traced the “malicious cyber activity” back to intelligence operations within the Chinese government. The aim of the global hacking operation was to “repress critics of the Chinese regime, compromise government institutions, and steal …

NSA seeks Chinese hackers who have burrowed into American critical infrastructure
9 months ago

NSA seeks Chinese hackers who have burrowed into American critical infrastructure

NPR  

NSA seeks Chinese hackers who have burrowed into American critical infrastructure The National Security Agency's outgoing director of cybersecurity says the intelligence agency is still uncovering a massive Chinese hacking campaign into critical U.S. infrastructure. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: One of the government's top cybersecurity experts says his agency is hunting for Chinese hackers who infiltrated America's critical infrastructure. JENNA MCLAUGHLIN, …

Trove of leaked documents 'reveal scale of Chinese state-linked hacking operation targeting UK government and other Western allies by exploiting weaknesses in software from big tech firms including Mi
10 months ago

Trove of leaked documents 'reveal scale of Chinese state-linked hacking operation targeting UK government and other Western allies by exploiting weaknesses in software from big tech firms including Mi

Daily Mail  

A trove of newly leaked documents has revealed a sophisticated hacking operation backed by the Chinese government that has targeted the UK and other Western states. The cache of over 570 documents, images and chat logs was leaked from i-Soon, also known as Auxun, a private tech firm that claims to be able to exploit software vulnerabilities from major tech …

An online dump of Chinese hacking documents offers a rare window into pervasive state surveillance
10 months ago

An online dump of Chinese hacking documents offers a rare window into pervasive state surveillance

Associated Press  

Chinese police are investigating an unauthorized and highly unusual online dump of documents from a private security contractor linked to the nation’s top policing agency and other parts of its government — a trove that catalogs apparent hacking activity and tools to spy on both Chinese and foreigners. A HIGHLY IMPACTFUL LEAK Jon Condra, an analyst with Recorded Future, a …

Did a Chinese hacker group target US infrastructure?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Did a Chinese hacker group target US infrastructure?

Firstpost  

The FBI has said that a Chinese state hacker group targeted US infrastructure, and the US has managed to dismantle the efforts to target key public infrastructure such as the power grid and pipelines. Here’s what we know about Beijing’s hacking operations: Washington has warned that China represents “the broadest, most active, and persistent cyber espionage threat” to its government …

FBI director warns Chinese hackers aim to 'wreak havoc' on Americans
10 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI director warns Chinese hackers aim to 'wreak havoc' on Americans

Daily Mail  

FBI director Christopher Wray has expressed serious doubt that Xi Jinping would go through with his promise to Joe Biden not to interfere in the 2024 election. Chinese hackers outnumber FBI cyber agents by about 50 to one, he said, and are part of the world's biggest hacking army. Wray stressed that U.S. government concerns were not linked to Chinese …

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials said Wednesday they disrupted a state-backed Chinese effort to plant malware that could be used to damage civilian infrastructure, as the head of the FBI warned that Beijing is positioning itself to disrupt the daily lives of Americans if the United States and China ever go to war. Speaking before the House Select Committee on the …

How China Demands Tech Firms Reveal Hackable Flaws in Their Products
1 year, 3 months ago

How China Demands Tech Firms Reveal Hackable Flaws in Their Products

Wired  

For state- But for the past two years, China has added another approach to obtaining information about those vulnerabilities: a law that simply demands that any network technology business operating in the country hand it over. When tech companies learn of a hackable flaw in their products, they’re now required to tell a Chinese government agency—which, in some cases, then …

Chinese cyberspies entered Japan's sensitive computer systems, says report
1 year, 4 months ago

Chinese cyberspies entered Japan's sensitive computer systems, says report

Op India  

In the fall of 2020, the Chinese military compromised the classified defence networks of Japan, reported The Washington Post on Wednesday. The report by the Washinton Post also cited that the 2020 penetration was so disturbing that Gen. Paul Nakasone, the head of the NSA and the US Cyber Command, and Matthew Pottinger, who was White House deputy national security …

Silent Sabotage: Chinese hackers target US military bases with malicious malware
1 year, 4 months ago

Silent Sabotage: Chinese hackers target US military bases with malicious malware

Firstpost  

Referred to as a potential “ticking time bomb” by a source in the US Congress, the malware possesses the capability to hinder or slow down US military deployments and resupply efforts by disabling essential utilities at American bases The US government is on a quest to find a harmful computer code, allegedly planted by Chinese hackers, within vital networks controlling …

Possible Chinese malware in U.S. systems a 'ticking time bomb': Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Possible Chinese malware in U.S. systems a 'ticking time bomb': Report

The Hindu  

The Biden administration believes China has implanted malware in key U.S. power and communications networks in a "ticking time bomb" that could disrupt the military in event of a conflict, The New York Times reported Saturday. The Times, quoting U.S. military, intelligence and security officials, said the malware potentially gave China's People's Liberation Army the ability to disrupt U.S. military …

Chinese hackers breached U.S. government emails on eve of Blinken visit, officials say
1 year, 5 months ago

Chinese hackers breached U.S. government emails on eve of Blinken visit, officials say

The Hindu  

State-backed Chinese hackers foiled Microsoft's cloud-based security in hacking the email accounts of officials at multiple U.S. agencies that deal with China ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Beijing last month, officials said Wednesday. In a technical advisory Wednesday and a call with reporters, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI said Microsoft determined …

Chinese government hackers SPIED on the State Department
1 year, 5 months ago

Chinese government hackers SPIED on the State Department

Daily Mail  

State-backed Chinese hackers foiled Microsoft's cloud-based security in hacking the email accounts of officials at multiple U.S. agencies that deal with China ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Beijing last month, officials said Wednesday. U.S. government emails were hacked by a Chinese state- The State Department building in Washington, D.C. State Department officials discovered that state-backed Chinese …

Chinese hackers breached State Dept., other government email on eve of Blinken visit, officials say
1 year, 5 months ago

Chinese hackers breached State Dept., other government email on eve of Blinken visit, officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — State-backed Chinese hackers foiled Microsoft’s cloud-based security in hacking the email accounts of officials at multiple U.S. agencies that deal with China ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to Beijing last month, officials said Wednesday. In a technical advisory Wednesday and a call with reporters, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI said …

China calls hacking report ‘far-fetched’ and accuses the US of targeting the cybersecurity industry
1 year, 6 months ago

China calls hacking report ‘far-fetched’ and accuses the US of targeting the cybersecurity industry

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s government on Friday rejected as “far-fetched and unprofessional” a report by a U.S. security firm that blamed Chinese-linked hackers for attacks on hundreds of public agencies, schools and other targets around the world. The report said hackers targeted email to engage in “espionage activity in support of the People’s Republic of China.” “The relevant content is far-fetched …

Chinese state hackers attacked several organisations, possibly US govt agencies as well
1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese state hackers attacked several organisations, possibly US govt agencies as well

Firstpost  

The global hacking campaign that saw hackers breaking into several US federal agencies, may have been organised by China. Chinese state According to cybersecurity firm Mandiant, a major cyber espionage campaign targeting government agencies linked to Beijing is being conducted by online attackers with clear connections to China. Mandiant’s Chief Technology Officer, Charles Carmakal, described it as the most extensive …

Chinese spies breached hundreds of public, private networks, security firm says
1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese spies breached hundreds of public, private networks, security firm says

Associated Press  

Suspected state-backed Chinese hackers used a security hole in a popular email security appliance to break into the networks of hundreds of public and private sector organizations globally, nearly a third of them government agencies including foreign ministries, the cybersecurity firm Mandiant said Thursday. “This is the broadest cyber espionage campaign known to be conducted by a China-nexus threat actor …

China could hack US ‘critical infrastructure’, State Dept warns
1 year, 6 months ago

China could hack US ‘critical infrastructure’, State Dept warns

Al Jazeera  

Chinese state- The US State Department has warned that China is capable of launching cyberattacks against critical United States infrastructure, including oil and gas pipelines as well as rail systems, after researchers discovered a Chinese hacking group had been spying on such networks. “The US intelligence community assesses that China almost certainly is capable of launching cyberattacks that could disrupt …

US-China trade barbs on disinformation cyberscape
1 year, 6 months ago

US-China trade barbs on disinformation cyberscape

Firstpost  

China and the US have been going at each other in the tech space for quite some time now. Microsoft has warned that Chinese state-sponsored hackers have compromised “critical” US cyberinfrastructure across numerous industries with a focus on gathering intelligence. The Chinese hacking group, codenamed “Volt Typhoon,” has operated since mid-2021 and is apparently working to disrupt “critical communications infrastructure …

U.S., Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S., Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure

The Hindu  

State- Microsoft highlighted Guam, a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean with a vital military outpost, as one of the targets, but said "malicious" activity had also been detected elsewhere in the United States. The stealthy attack - carried out by a China- "Microsoft assesses with moderate confidence that this Volt Typhoon campaign is pursuing development of capabilities that could …

Microsoft: State-sponsored Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption
1 year, 6 months ago

Microsoft: State-sponsored Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption

Associated Press  

BOSTON — State-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of critical communications between the U.S. and Asia during future crises, Microsoft said Wednesday. Microsoft said in a blog post that the state- Separately, the National Security Agency, the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and their …

Microsoft says China-sponsored hackers targeted infrastructure
1 year, 6 months ago

Microsoft says China-sponsored hackers targeted infrastructure

Al Jazeera  

US tech giant says attacks targeted communications and other infrastructure in Guam and elsewhere. Taipei, Taiwan – Microsoft and the “Five Eyes” network of Western intelligence partners have accused Chinese state- Volt Typhoon, a Chinese state- Microsoft said in a separate statement the campaign had been active since mid-2021 and targeted the manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology …

Chinese hacking group spying on US infrastructural organisations, says Microsoft
1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese hacking group spying on US infrastructural organisations, says Microsoft

Hindustan Times  

A state- The espionage has also targeted the U.S. island territory of Guam, home to strategically important American military bases, Microsoft said in a report, adding "mitigating this attack could be challenging." Microsoft said the Chinese group, which it dubbed "Volt Typhoon," has been active since at least 2021 and has targeted a number of industries including communications, manufacturing, utility, …

China Hacks US Critical Networks in Guam, Raising Cyberwar Fears
54 years, 11 months ago

China Hacks US Critical Networks in Guam, Raising Cyberwar Fears

Wired  

As state- On Wednesday, Microsoft revealed in a blog post that it has tracked a group of what it believes to be Chinese state- The intentions of the group, which Microsoft has named Volt Typhoon, may simply be espionage, given that it doesn’t appear to have used its access to those critical networks to carry out data destruction or other …

Spy Games: How China's snooping on the US goes beyond balloons
1 year, 10 months ago

Spy Games: How China's snooping on the US goes beyond balloons

Firstpost  

China’s efforts to penetrate American networks appear to be more covert than noisy. And its use of cyber spying to steal industry trade secrets, according to US officials, violates traditional espionage norms Washington: The Chinese balloon that traversed the United States before being shot down last weekend captivated public attention and drew sharp denunciations as a brazen spying effort. In …

Spies, hackers, and informants: The many ways China spies on the United States
1 year, 10 months ago

Spies, hackers, and informants: The many ways China spies on the United States

Firstpost  

According to researchers and Western intelligence officials, China has mastered the art of hacking into rival countries’ computer systems in order to steal industrial and trade secrets. Here are some of the ways Beijing has worked to spy on the United States in recent years Beijing: An alleged Chinese surveillance balloon over the United States last week sparked a diplomatic …

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