October 14, 2024 at 09:22PM China’s authorities have released a document alleging that the Volt Typhoon threat actor is a US invention, contesting earlier claims of Chinese involvement. The document reiterates previous points, citing a lack of evidence from US officials. It advocates for international cybersecurity collaboration while critiquing US surveillance practices. ### Meeting Notes … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 06:03AM Chinese national Song Wu faces charges for spear-phishing US government employees to obtain restricted aerospace software. Using fake email accounts, he targeted NASA, Air Force, and other organizations, seeking access to proprietary software and source code. Wu was an employee of a Chinese aerospace company during the spear-phishing campaign and … Read more
July 25, 2024 at 01:25PM The US is seeking to prosecute Chinese immigrant Ping Li for allegedly acting as an agent for China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) since 2012. He is accused of providing information on a wide range of topics ranging from cyberattacks to religious movements. The Department of Justice announced charges, highlighting … Read more
February 9, 2024 at 04:09PM A bipartisan congressional report revealed that several US venture capital firms invested over $3 billion in Chinese technology companies, fueling concerns about national security threats. The firms, including GGV Capital and Sequoia Capital, channeled funds into AI, semiconductor, and cybersecurity ventures with links to China’s military and surveillance activities, prompting … Read more
November 13, 2023 at 06:03AM U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that the recent ransomware attack on China’s largest bank did not significantly disrupt the U.S. Treasury market. Yellen emphasized the importance of close communication and trust between nations. The bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services, confirmed the attack but stated that … Read more
November 12, 2023 at 07:50PM Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator has labeled an attack on DP World, a logistics company, as a “nationally significant cyber incident.” The attack caused DP World’s technology infrastructure at four Australian ports to go offline, resulting in the closure of the facilities. DP World handles 40 percent of the containers … Read more