China’s Elite Cyber Corps Hone Skills on Virtual Battlefields

October 29, 2024 at 06:38PM Over the past decade, China has developed a comprehensive pipeline of capture-the-flag (CTF) tournaments, boosting its cybersecurity training and talent pool. With over 50 annual competitions, these initiatives strengthen connections between industry and government, addressing talent shortages and enhancing the nation’s position as a cyber superpower. ### Meeting Takeaways on … Read more

Noise Storms: Massive Amounts of Spoofed Web Traffic Linked to China

September 20, 2024 at 08:51AM Threat intelligence company GreyNoise has highlighted a worrying trend involving mass spoofed traffic potentially linked to China. Named Noise Storm, these controlled traffic bursts exhibit diverse characteristics, including their focus on specific internet segments and connection to major Chinese platforms. GreyNoise speculates potential motives for these mysterious activities and emphasizes … Read more

UK cyber-boss slams China’s bug-hoarding laws

July 14, 2024 at 08:12PM The interim CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) criticizes China’s cyber activities, highlighting concerns about the Beijing-backed Volt Typhoon gang’s attacks and China’s approach to vulnerability reporting. AWS China denies rumors of business trouble and declares good growth momentum. Japanese scientists believe they’ve spotted remnants of a … Read more

China Infiltrates US Critical Infrastructure in Ramp-up to Conflict

February 1, 2024 at 03:35PM China is rapidly enhancing its military, including cyber operations, to deter and confront the United States. Chinese cyberattackers are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure, indicating a strategic shift in tactics. US officials and experts are deeply concerned about China’s disruptive cyber activities and the increasing difficulty in detecting these attacks. This … Read more