Intel robustly refutes China’s accusations it bakes in NSA backdoors

October 18, 2024 at 01:40AM Intel has dismissed Chinese claims from the Cybersecurity Association of China that its chips contain NSA-directed security backdoors and have vulnerabilities. The allegations triggered calls for a cybersecurity review in China. The tensions between the US and China over cybersecurity are rising, with accusations from both sides intensifying. ### Meeting … Read more

Cybercriminals Are Increasingly Helping Russia and China Target the US and Allies, Microsoft Says

October 15, 2024 at 04:43PM Collaboration between authoritarian governments and criminal hackers poses a significant threat to national security, as highlighted by Microsoft. This partnership, particularly involving Russia and China, has raised concerns among security officials and cybersecurity experts regarding the potential risks to the US and its allies. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Concerns Over Collaboration:** … Read more

Chinese Hackers Exploit GeoServer Flaw to Target APAC Nations with EAGLEDOOR Malware

September 23, 2024 at 02:18AM A suspected APT from China targeted a Taiwanese government organization and other APAC countries by exploiting a security flaw. The activity uses various techniques and malware like Cobalt Strike and EAGLEDOOR to infiltrate and gather data from government and energy sectors. The threat actor’s sophistication and adaptability are notable. Key … Read more

Germany names China as source of attack on government geospatial agency

August 1, 2024 at 02:04AM Germany has accused China-controlled actors of perpetrating a cyber attack on the Federal Office of Cartography and Geodesy in 2021. Minister Nancy Faeser strongly condemned the attack, warning of China’s ongoing cyber offensive. Meanwhile, the US considers further sanctions on tech exports to China, particularly related to high-bandwidth memory, citing … Read more

China ponders creating a national ‘cyberspace ID’

July 29, 2024 at 01:33AM Beijing is considering implementing “cyberspace IDs” to safeguard personal information and reduce data retention by internet service providers. The IDs will link citizens’ real-life identities to an encrypted series of letters and numbers or an online credential. Although voluntary for now, implementation may address privacy concerns and potential leaks, despite … Read more

White House urged to double check Microsoft isn’t funneling AI to China via G42 deal

July 12, 2024 at 04:24PM House committee chairs are urging the White House to investigate the deal between G42 and Microsoft, expressing concerns about the risk of advanced AI technology reaching China. They highlight potential national security implications and call for safeguards to protect US-origin goods and technology. Both Microsoft and G42 have defended their … Read more

Microsoft’s Partnership With Middle East AI Firm Under Scrutiny

July 11, 2024 at 02:03AM The much-touted Microsoft-Group 42 deal in the Middle East/Africa faces uncertainty due to geopolitical concerns and US apprehensions about Group 42’s ties with China. Group 42 asserts it has severed military/intelligence links with China. The US challenges China/Russia’s influence in the region, but navigating security concerns complicates expansion for tech … Read more

Google Disrupts More China-Linked Dragonbridge Influence Operations

June 26, 2024 at 11:03AM Google continues to disrupt China-linked threat actor Dragonbridge’s influence operations on YouTube and Blogger. With over 10,000 instances taken down in Q1 2023, the internet giant has disabled over 175,000 Dragonbridge instances to date. Despite high content volume, the activity remains largely ineffective, with mostly inauthentic engagement. Dragonbridge continues promoting … Read more

Microsoft bigwig says the Feds catching Chinese spies in Exchange Online is the cloud working as intended

June 13, 2024 at 08:47PM During a US House committee hearing, Microsoft president Brad Smith faced scrutiny over security breaches involving China-backed spies. Smith admitted to the company’s errors and defended its operations in China, prompting further questioning from lawmakers about compliance with Beijing’s national security laws. Other topics included the role of Microsoft in … Read more

ArcaneDoor Espionage Campaign Targeting Cisco Firewalls Linked to China

May 3, 2024 at 09:10AM The cyberespionage campaign ArcaneDoor, targeting government networks with hacked Cisco firewalls, is likely operated by a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor. Exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities, the attackers used custom malware to execute commands and exfiltrate data. Censys research supports the connection to China, citing IP addresses and the presence of Chinese-developed … Read more