#ChinaThreat

Chinese cyberspies, Musk’s Beijing ties, labelled ‘real risk’ to US security by senator

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November 20, 2024 at 06:55PM Senator Richard Blumenthal warned that U.S. tech companies’ ties to China pose national security risks during a hearing on cybersecurity threats. CrowdStrike revealed its findings on Liminal Panda, a Beijing-backed cyber-espionage group targeting telecommunications networks. Blumenthal criticized companies like SpaceX and Apple for prioritizing profits over American security. ### Meeting … Read more

US proposes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia

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September 23, 2024 at 07:12PM The Biden administration proposed a rule by the Department of Commerce to ban the import or sale of connected vehicle technologies from Chinese or Russian entities, citing national security concerns. The rule targets vehicle connectivity systems and automated driving systems, due to potential risks of surveillance and infrastructure disruption. Exemptions … Read more

Stifling Beijing in cyberspace is now British intelligence’s number-one mission

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May 16, 2024 at 10:49AM The annual CYBERUK conference, hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre, focused on the theme “Future Tech, Future Threat, Future Ready”. While discussions addressed the future of security technology and Russian and Chinese cyber threats, the urgency for cyber resilience and collaboration was emphasized as a critical strategy to counter … Read more

FBI Director Wray Issues Dire Warning on China’s Cybersecurity Threat

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April 19, 2024 at 04:46PM FBI Director Wray warned about the significant threat posed by China-backed hackers to US national and economic security. He highlighted the malicious intentions of Chinese cyber attackers and urged immediate action from both private industry and government to fortify networks and respond to attacks. Additionally, he emphasized the need for … Read more

UK elections are unaffected by China’s cyber-interference, says deputy PM

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March 26, 2024 at 05:33AM UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, asserts that China’s attempts to undermine UK elections were unsuccessful. The cyberattack on the 2021 Electoral Commission compromised voters’ data. China-linked APT31 targeted UK parliamentarians, prompting sanctions by the UK and US. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) updated its guidance, and China is … Read more

Feds Reportedly Try to Disrupt ‘Volt Typhoon’ Attack Infrastructure

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January 30, 2024 at 03:35PM The US government, with private sector collaboration, has been discreetly working to disrupt the dangerous China-linked threat group “Volt Typhoon,” attempting to disable the operation remotely. This action comes amidst concern about widespread hacking activities and the group’s potential to compromise US military operations and infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific region. … Read more

Patch Now: APTs Continue to Pummel WinRAR Bug

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October 19, 2023 at 11:05AM State-sponsored threat actors from Russia and China are exploiting the WinRAR vulnerability in unpatched systems to deliver malware. Google TAG has observed attacks targeting organizations in Ukraine and Papua New Guinea. The flaw is a known vulnerability in WinRAR, but many systems remain vulnerable. Patching remains a global challenge for … Read more