#ChinaHacking

Bug Bounty Programs, Hacking Contests Power China’s Cyber Offense

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June 17, 2024 at 09:07PM Chinese cybersecurity experts have dramatically improved over the past decade, growing from hesitant participants to dominant players in global hack competitions and bug bounty programs. The Chinese government leverages its civilian hackers to strengthen its cyber-offensive capabilities. China’s cyber pipeline, focusing on practical cybersecurity and vulnerability disclosure, has significantly benefited … Read more

State hackers turn to massive ORB proxy networks to evade detection

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May 22, 2024 at 01:40PM China-linked state-backed hackers are using operational relay box (ORB) networks as proxy meshes for cyberespionage operations. These ORBs involve hybrid combinations of VPS services and compromised IoT devices. Two networks, ORB3/SPACEHOP and ORB2/FLORAHOX, are being used for reconnaissance and vulnerability exploitation, creating challenges for detection and attribution. Attackers are evading … Read more

US Disrupted Chinese Hacking Operation Aimed at Critical Infrastructure: Report 

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January 30, 2024 at 09:42AM The US government has disrupted parts of a major hacking campaign linked to China, targeting critical infrastructure. The FBI and Justice Department have been authorized to disable aspects of a Chinese cyber operation called Volt Typhoon. This threat actor has reportedly targeted the US, UK, and Australia, leading to concerns … Read more