• Chinese Hackers Unleashed: US Treasury Breached, Taiwan Under Siege, Trump's Phone Targeted!

  • Feb 21 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Chinese Hackers Unleashed: US Treasury Breached, Taiwan Under Siege, Trump's Phone Targeted!

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  • This is your Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch podcast.

    Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Today, we're diving into the latest Chinese cyber activities that have been making waves in the US security scene.

    Let's get straight to it. Over the past few days, we've seen a significant escalation in state-sponsored cyberattacks by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). One of the most notable incidents was the breach of the US Treasury Department, specifically targeting the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of the Treasury Secretary. This attack is part of Beijing's hybrid tactics to undermine strategic competitors and gather sensitive intelligence[1].

    But that's not all. Taiwan has been bearing the brunt of these attacks, with government networks facing a staggering 2.4 million cyberattacks daily in 2024, double the number from 2023. The National Security Bureau in Taiwan has highlighted a substantial rise in PRC cyberattacks targeting critical industries, including telecommunications, transportation, and defense supply chains[2].

    Now, let's talk about the tactics. Chinese hackers have been using a range of techniques, from exploiting vulnerabilities in Netcom devices to social engineering tactics targeting Taiwanese civil servants. They've also been deploying phishing attacks, compromising zero-day vulnerabilities, and using Trojans and backdoors. And, of course, there are the DDoS attacks used to harass and intimidate Taiwan during military drills in the area[2].

    In the US, we've seen attacks on critical infrastructure, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, and transportation systems. The Volt Typhoon hacker group, backed by the Chinese state, gained control of hundreds of internet routers in the US to be used as launch pads for these attacks. And let's not forget Salt Typhoon, another Chinese state-backed group that targeted data from numerous US officials, including phones used by Donald J. Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio[1].

    Internationally, there's been a significant response. The US has dismantled operations by these Chinese state-backed hacker groups, and there's growing concern about the coordination between the PRC and Russia in online information operations and cyber operations[1].

    So, what can we do? First, it's crucial to prioritize cybersecurity measures, especially in critical sectors like healthcare, where the exploitation of security flaws can lead to severe consequences. Timely patching and robust security protocols are key. And, of course, international cooperation is essential in tackling these state-aligned threat actors.

    That's all for today's Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Stay vigilant, and we'll catch you in the next update.

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