• China's Cyber Shenanigans: From Hacking the US to Spying with Sneaky Cameras, What's Next?

  • Feb 6 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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China's Cyber Shenanigans: From Hacking the US to Spying with Sneaky Cameras, What's Next?

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  • This is your Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch podcast.

    Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Let's dive right into the latest on Chinese cyber activities affecting US security.

    So, you know how China's been ramping up its cyber game? Well, the past few days have been no exception. Just last month, the US Treasury Department was hit by a state-sponsored cyberattack, courtesy of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The hackers targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Office of the Treasury Secretary, both of which had administered economic sanctions against Chinese companies in 2024 for engaging in cyberattacks and supplying weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine[1].

    But that's not all - Taiwan's been bearing the brunt of these attacks, with government networks seeing a whopping 2.4 million cyberattacks daily in 2024, double the number from 2023. And get this - most of these attacks are attributed to Chinese state-backed hackers. They're using a range of techniques, from exploiting vulnerabilities in Netcom devices to social engineering tactics targeting Taiwanese civil servants[2].

    Now, let's talk about the tactics. Chinese hackers are using living-off-the-land evasion techniques, phishing attacks, and even DDoS attacks to harass and intimidate Taiwan. They're also stealing confidential data, compromising critical infrastructure systems, and selling personal data of Taiwanese nationals on the dark web. It's a whole new level of cyber aggression[2].

    But here's the thing - the US isn't just sitting back and taking it. The FBI and CISA are investigating a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign by the PRC, which has compromised networks at multiple telecommunications companies. They've identified MIPS-based malware on these devices, similar to Mirai, engineered to establish covert connections and communicate via port forwarding. It's like a digital game of cat and mouse[5].

    And then there's the issue of internet-connected cameras made in China. The Department of Homeland Security is warning that these cameras could be used to spy on US critical infrastructure, including the chemical and energy sectors. It's a serious concern, especially since China's been using "white labeling" to get these cameras into the US undetected[4].

    So, what's the takeaway? China's cyber activities are escalating, and the US needs to be on high alert. We need to implement tighter restrictions on Chinese-made cameras, beef up our cybersecurity measures, and work with international partners to counter these threats. It's time to get serious about cyber security.

    That's all for now. Stay vigilant, and I'll catch you on the flip side. This is Ting, signing off from Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch.

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