11 11 2024
U.S. agency cautions employees to limit phone use due to Salt Typhoon hack of telco providers
‘They can read my file’: Stanley Johnson’s China links spooked the CIA
Chinese spies hacked Trump attorney Todd Blanche’s phone: source
10 11 2024
Chinese spies hacked Trump attorney Todd Blanche’s phone
China unveils $36mil new stealth jet fighter built with ‘stolen American military technology’
China hack enabled vast spying on US officials
09 11 2024
Chinese hackers access data of thousands in US telecom breach
Fresh revelations have emerged about the cyberattack on US telecommunications companies by a hacking group suspected to be linked to Chinese intelligence
Chinese Hackers Targeting Prominent Americans In Wide-Ranging Operation
Chinese hackers targeted top US politicians and officials in a sophisticated hacking campaign, raising national security concerns
US Gov Agency Urges Employees to Limit Phone Use After China ‘Salt Typhoon’ Hack
The US government’s CFPB sent an email with a simple directive: “Do NOT conduct CFPB work using mobile voice calls or text messages
FBI investigating possible Chinese hack of U.S. presidential campaign officials’ iPhones
The FBI has been notified of evidence of hacking on the iPhones of two senior officials at one of the presidential campaign
A Xi Enforcer Is Revving Up China’s Spy Machine—and Alarming the West
Agency accused of vast cyberattacks on U.S. has grown more powerful with trusted protégé of Chinese leader at the helm.
American arrested in Germany suspected of spying for China
An American defense contractor who worked with U.S. military forces in Germany was arrested Thursday on suspicion of offering military secrets to China,
Chinese spies hack cell phone of top Trump attorney: Sources
Multiple sources tell ABC News hackers working for China’s intelligence service
08 11 2024
Host of House panels getting briefed on major Chinese hacker telecom breaches
Breach Roundup: Chinese Cyberespionage Using Open Source VPN
China-Aligned MirrorFace Hackers Target EU Diplomats with World Expo 2025 Bait
China-linked hackers tasked with Japanese targets pursue them through Europe
U.S. Agency Warns Employees About Phone Use Amid Ongoing China Hack
US Cyber Alert Showed Trump Values Allies, Ex-NSA Chief Says
China to unveil J-35 jet built with stolen U.S. tech – Washington Times
Italy opens procedure against China’s Sinochem for possible breach of Pirelli governance
A court has sentenced a Chinese employee accused of stealing SK Hynix’s core
07 11 2024
Chinese hackers gained access to huge trove of Americans’ cell records
Asian American groups condemn house passage of China Initiative
USA, 32 years in prison for spy of China
New report details ‘vast spying’ by China-linked telecom hackers
TikTok Canada offices ordered closed over ‘national security risks,’ but app still permitted
UK Researchers Reveal That Our Air Fryers Are Spying on Us and Sending The Information to China
China’s Volt Typhoon reportedly breached Singtel in ‘test-run’ for US telecom attacks
Chinese Hackers Had Trump, Harris, and Top Officials’ Telecom Data for ‘8 Months or More’
FBI suspects China-linked hackers accessed officials’ call logs and SMS messages, report says
Canada ordered ByteDance to shut down TikTok operations in the country over security concerns
China hack enabled vast spying on US officials
SingTel hit by China-sponsored hack in global telecom attack in June
6th November 2024
Exclusive | China Hack Enabled Vast Spying on U.S. Officials, Likely Ensnaring Thousands of Contacts
Australia spy chief says West faces new Russia, China, Iran, N Korea ‘axis’
Research Says Your Airfryer May Be Recording Your Conversations And Sending Data To China
‘Rolling spy vans’? Canada weighs possible security threat of Chinese EVs
Sophos Report Exposes China’s Complex Cyber-Espionage Network Targeting Asia’s Critical Infrastructure
China’s Volt Typhoon reportedly breached Singtel in ‘test-run’ for US telecom attacks
China’s Hacker Group Allegedly Hacked SingTel, Here’s The Proof
FBI command post ‘triaging’ election threats to share with state and local partners
Understanding China’s Intelligence Strategy
5th November 2024
The Dragon’s Shadow: A Look at China’s Expansionist Strategy and Its Impact on India
Legal changes urged against China threat
Report finds China targeted AstraZeneca in fraud probe over cancer treatment
Who is the real Alice Guo? Fugitive mayor accused of spying for China faces legal reckoning after weeks on the run
Chinese hackers targeted phones affiliated with Harris campaign, source says
Anti-Japan Cyber Nationalism in China: It’s Just Business
Rubio: China’s Hack Of U.S. Telecom Companies Most Serious Breach Ever
The Island Intelligencer: Exploring China’s efforts to spy on Hawaii
Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide
Understanding China’s Intelligence Strategy
China Says Seabed Sentinels Are Spying, After Trump Taps
China launched major botnet that’s attacking users all over the world, reveals Microsoft
Millions of U.S. Cellphones Could Be Vulnerable to Chinese Government Surveillance
4th November 2024
Why Chinese spies are sending a chill through Silicon Valley
What Is China’s United Front And How Does It Operate? – Analysi
The Island Intelligencer: Exploring China’s efforts to spy on Hawaii
Senator Rubio Raises Alarm Over Chinese Hacking Impacting U.S. Telecom
State-backed Chinese hackers have infiltrated Canada’s networks for years: study
Trump, Vance, Harris campaign potential targets of China-backed hackers
‘We are clearly under attack’: Threats to U.S. critical infrastructure from China on the rise
Shocking! Canada names India in cyberthreat list, ranking below North Korea
Millions of US cellphone users could be vulnera – Slashdot
Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks
Cybersecurity risks loom ahead of the US election
3rd November 2024
Opinion | Americans, your calls and texts can be monitored by Chinese spies
China’s Typhoon hacks ahead of U.S. election spurred by elite competition
Opinion: Don’t get ‘river-crabbed!’ How China is cracking down on punny dissent
Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide
NYC forces Asian students to disclose ‘sensitive’ background info: ‘CCP would love this’
China’s Typhoon hacks ahead of U.S. election spurred by elite competition
Sophos reveals how it fought a network of dangerous Chinese hackers for years
Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser, Washington Post reports
Hackers tied to China targeted Trump family and Harris-Biden aides: report
Trump and Vance might have been spied on by Chinese hackers
China’s Typhoon hacks ahead of U.S. election spurred by elite competition
US government investigates Chinese hacking of US telecom infrastructure
Palau is under attack from PRC – The Sunday Guardian Live
Microsoft Reports Chinese Hackers Leveraging Quad7 Botnet for Credential Theft
Americans, your calls and texts can be monitored by Chinese spies
US asks China to ‘curb’ North Korean troops in Russia’s Ukraine war
Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network
devices worldwide
China marks concerning military first in South China Sea as Taiwan invasion fears grow
B.C. Premier’s advisor named in alleged Chinese interference network, ex-MP Kenny Chiu weighs in
2nd November 2024
Sophos Warns Chinese Hackers Are Becoming Stealthier – Infosecurity Magazine
Chinese hacking is biggest state cyber threat to Canada, spy agency says – CTV News
Chinese Hackers Use Quad7 Botnet for Credential Theft – BankInfoSecurity
FBI wants more info on hackers behind Sophos exploitation after report on China’s intrusions
Chinese Attackers Accessed Canadian Government Networks For Five Years
Chinese botnet Storm-0940 exploits routers, targets Microsoft users with covert password spray attacks.
Chinese government-linked hackers are targeting senior leaders of both Republican and Democratic parties in a significant cyber-espionage campaign
Members of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s family and officials from the Biden administration were among those targeted by China-linked hackers who
1 November
Sophos Discloses Half Decade of Sustained Chinese Attack
China-based APTs waged 5-year campaign on Sophos firewalls
Canadian Government Data Stolen By Chinese Hackers
Vance Confirms Chinese Hackers Breached His Phone
FBI Links Chinese Hackers ‘Salt Typhoon’ to Telco Infrastructure Access
Microsoft: Chinese hackers use Quad7 botnet to steal credentials
Microsoft warns that Chinese threat actors use the Quad7 botnet, compromised of hacked SOHO routers, to steal credentials in password-spray attacks.
China-linked hackers allegedly target US telecom, involving high-profile figures
The major cyberattack raising US security concerns.
Chinese Hackers Target Trump Family And Biden Officials Ahead Of Election
Chinese hackers have reportedly set their targets on high-profile figures involved in the U.S. political sphere, raising alarm bells just days before the
31st October
Beijing offered Taiwan pilot US$15 million to steal US-made helicopter: court
Island army officer agreed to a Chinese offer to fly a CH-47 Chinook onto a PLA aircraft carrier, prosecutors say.
Chinese hacking is biggest state cyber threat to Canada, spy agency says
An aggressive Chinese hacking campaign is the most active state cyber threat to Canada, the country’s signals intelligence agency said on Wednesday,…
Netherlands facing escalating Russian, Chinese state-backed attacks
Increasingly prevalent state-sponsored intrusions have been partly fueled by escalating activities from both countries’ non-state attackers, with Russia…
China Hackers Targeted Trump Family, Biden Aides, NYT Reports
Hackers linked to China targeted phones of former US President Donald Trump’s family and officials from the Biden administration, according to a New York…
China drafts ‘quantum-proof’ protocol to defend against advanced cyber attacks
Experts fear that the quantum computers of tomorrow – the more evolved ones i.e.- could be used to hack and steal encrypted data.
China and AI are rapidly raising the cybersecurity stakes
China’s escalating cyber aggression, amplified by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, is dramatically raising the stakes in the global…
Chinese Cyberattack Suspected on Phones of Trump and J.D. Vance
U.S. authorities have launched an investigation into a cyberattack believed to be linked to Chinese actors. Looking Into Unauthorizes Access.
30th October
Earlier this month, the CIA uploaded a video guide advising Chinese speakers on how to securely share information with the agency
The nation’s chief counterintelligence officer, Mike Casey, is warning of a “large uptick” in foreign spies trying to secretly infiltrate U.S. tech
China’s government-linked hackers are in the news again. They’ve reportedly targeted the phone data of US presidential candidate Donald Trump and his
A recent report has revealed a major breach of US telecommunications systems by hackers allegedly associated with China. The targets of this cyberattack
US-based entities have collaborated to stop the data breach attacks that alleged Chinese hackers are executing against various industries
Russian and Chinese state threat actors are ramping up their cyberattacks against Dutch organizations, according to a new government report
29th October
A government entity and a religious organization in Taiwan were the target of a China-linked threat actor known as Evasive Panda that infected them with a
“Sophisticated nation-state adversaries, like China, are working hard to steal the intellectual property held by some of our countries’ most innovative and
China detains first South Korean on alleged espionage charges Ex-Samsung
Electronics employee detained in China on suspicion of leaking semiconductor.
BEIJING: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday slammed an accusation by the U.S. media that “China is carrying out espionage activities
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) — A South Korean man has been detained on espionage charges in China, the first time for a South Korean in such a case
A Chinese citizen convicted of espionage in the defence sector has been deported from Ukraine after completing his sentence.
Nearly three weeks after the country’s largest water utility company publicly disclosed that it had been hacked, the full extent of the cyberattack that
28th October
U.S. Panel to Probe Cyber Failures in Massive Chinese Hack of Telecoms. Phones of Donald Trump, JD Vance and others were targeted in aggressive spying operation.
Microsoft Warns Election Disruption from China, Russia & Iran Will Only Increase. Microsoft has issued yet another warning that China, Russia, and Iran will increase their efforts to disrupt the US elections.
Chinese hackers collected audio from a Trump campaign adviser’s calls. The Washington Post reports Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio and texts from unnamed adviser.
Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser: US media, World News. Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio from the phone calls of US political figures including an unnamed campaign adviser of…
Trump and Vance possible targets of China-backed cyber attack. It is reported the Republican candidates’ phones may have been among the targets of a broader cyber attack.
Rishi Sunak warns Britain must ‘protect ourselves’ as ministers prepare to blame China for huge cyberattack on election watchdog and ‘impersonating’ MPs – but Beijing claims it is the victim of hacking. Rishi Sunak warned that Britain must ‘defend ourselves’ today as ministers prepare to blame China for cyberattacks on the elections watchdog and MPs.
US Election 2024: Chinese hackers allegedly target Trump and JD Vance’s phone data, says Report. A cyber-espionage operation allegedly orchestrated by Chinese hackers has reportedly targeted phone data linked to former President Donald Trump,…
Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser: Report. With less than 10 days left for one of the most awaited US presidential elections, the reports have emerged that Chinese state-affiliated hackers tried to…
US points finger at China amid reports of Trump, Vance phone hacks. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are investigating alleged hacks by Chinese-affiliated actors amid multiple media…
U.S. Telecoms Under Scrutiny as Chinese Hackers Infiltrate Trump Campaign Networks. Chinese state-affiliated hackers have reportedly intercepted audio from phone calls involving prominent U.S. political figures, including an unnamed…
Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser: report. Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio from the phone calls of US political figures including an unnamed campaign adviser of Republican…
Chinese hackers reportedly collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser. Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio from the phone calls of U.S. political figures including an unnamed campaign adviser of Republican…
27th October
Former Chinese bank executive arrested in Pattaya for 200 million baht loan fraud. Former Chinese bank executive Wang Luan Fa was apprehended for loan fraud exceeding 200 million baht, evading authorities for months.
Chinese cyber spies targeted phones used by Trump and Vance. China-linked threat actors targeted the phone communications of Donald Trump and vice presidential nominee JD Vance.
Biden Administration Fast-Tracks AI National Security, Citing Global Arms Race with China. The U.S. announced a new directive aimed at fast-tracking AI developments in national security. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the…
Chinese cyber spies targeted phones used by Trump and Vance. China-linked threat actors targeted the phone communications of Donald Trump and vice presidential nominee JD Vance.
China sought to hack Trump and Harris campaign phones, officials say. The candidates’ and their staffs were targeted by a Chinese attack on communications, but it was not immediately clear if attempts were successful.
Cyberattacks on critical US infrastructure keep happening. How worried should we be? A wicked storm knocks out the largest gasoline pipeline in the country, stretching from Texas to New York. Nearly 17,000 gas stations go dry,…
26th October
Chinese hackers targeted Trump and Vance’s phone data. Chinese government-linked hackers have targeted the phone communications of former President Donald Trump and vice presidential nominee JD Vance as part of…
Biden Administration Fast-Tracks AI National Security, Citing Global Arms Race with China. Biden has announced plans to fast-track AI for national security as the country looks to get ahead of China in the global arms race.
China launches new set of classified Yaogan spy satellites (video). A Long March 2C rocket launched three Yaogan-43 spy satellites to orbit from southwestern China on Oct. 22, marking the third liftoff of the mysterious…
Chinese Hackers Targeted Phones of Trump, Vance, and Harris Campaign. The major spy operation is said to have attacked dozens of others, including a Journal reporter.
25th October
A game of maps: How China prepared to steal Korean history to prevent reunification
EXPLORING KOREA: Stories from Milwaukee to the DMZ and across a divided Peninsula. This special series explores historical sites and cultural traditions
10 indicted in China espionage case
The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office on Thursday indicted 10 people, including the head of a temple in New Taipei, for allegedly spying for China.
Chinese ‘spy balloon’ meant to test US counter surveillance: Analyst
According to experts familiar with the case, the Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon that was shot down by a US fighter jet off the coast of South
China rivalry will continue for years, U.S. ambassador Burns says in interview
The United States will judge China “on its actions, not just its words,” U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, as the two rivals try to improve
Increased risk of conflict in South China Sea, forum warns
Asia-Pacific nations should observe their obligation not to use, or threaten to use, force amid increased tensions in the South China Sea, an international
Taiwan charges woman gang member and 9 officers with spying for China
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – A female criminal gang member and nine serving and retired military officers were charged with spying for China, reports said
24th October
Harris’s foreign policy must differ from Biden’s — even if it means copying Trump. Washington needn’t dictate allies’ policies, but it must make clear that America’s interests come first.
Scale of Chinese Spying Overwhelms Western Governments. Fears of escalation as China’s intelligence-gathering operation looks to consolidate Xi Jinping’s grip on power.
Understanding China’s Intelligence Strategy. The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse…
23d October
Former Taiwan lawmaker acquitted in China spy case. Former Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU) Legislator Lo Chih-ming (羅志明) is not guilty of recruiting spies for China, while retired Navy…
How a Chinese hacker group got an Ohio staple for a codename. A Chinese hacking group that received attention after a worldwide ransomware attack also happened to net a nickname more commonly…
Chinese cyberattacks hit nearly half of German firms, study. Almost half of German companies say they have suffered Chinese cyberattacks or other industrial espionage, a study shows. Acts of industrial sabotage have…
Hacker Group APT41 Targets Gambling Industry for Financial Gain. Chinese nation-state hackers group APT41 has allegedly targeted the gambling industry in a complex cyber attack that expanded over the course of nine…
22nd October
NHK film exposes cyberattacks against Taiwan. Chat logs about Taiwan and documents outlining ways to take over online accounts were leaked from a company that sells data from hacks.
UK Fears Chinese Hackers Compromised Critical Infrastructure. Chinese state actors have made widespread — and likely successful — efforts to access British critical infrastructure networks, according to UK officials,…
21st October
House bill seeking to enable espionage law during peacetime filed. A bill seeking to amend the country’s 83-year-old espionage law to enable it during peacetime was filed at the House of Representatives.
Chinese self-confessed spy now unreachable: Hontiveros. Former Bamban mayor Alice Guo attends during the House Quad Comm hearing into Illegal POGOs, illegal drugs, and alleged EJKs during the Duterte…
20th October
‘We cannot work with both sides’: A major Emirati AI company has picked a side in the U.S.-China tech war. We need to be very cautious,” G42’s CEO said after U.S. intelligence officials raised concerns over the firm’s ties to Chinese technology companies.
Federal Authorities Suspect Chinese Hackers Behind Pro-Trump Think Tank Breach: Report. Federal authorities believe hackers linked to the Chinese government to be behind an alleged cyberattack against the America First Policy Institute (AFPI).
China prepares its “army” for war against the United States. According to American intelligence, the “threat is historic”. Computer hackers, supported by China, have a potential sabotage capacity that is enough to…
Major U.S. Telecom Hack: Consumer Data & National Security Risk. Why it matters: A recent cyberattack on AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies has potentially compromised millions of Americans’ data and exposed…
19th October
UK’s Lammy visits China for ‘pragmatic’ reset of strained relations. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has kicked off a two-day trip to China billed as a “pragmatic” reset of relations amid rising tensions over issues…
Trump Says He Would Impose Tariffs On China If It Went Into Taiwan. Trump, asked if he would use military force against a blockade on Taiwan by China, said it would not come to that because Chinese President Xi Jinping…
China prepares its “army” for war against the United States. According to American intelligence, the “threat is historic”. Computer hackers, supported by China, have a potential sabotage capacity that is enough to…
Cyberattacks against water utilities across US are rising, EPA warns. Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday.
Microsoft Warns of Chinese Cyberattacks While Maintaining Ties to China’s Research Institutes. Microsoft has been continuing to warn that the U.S. is vulnerable to cyberattacks from China — yet has still maintained closed ties to Chinese government…
18th October
The alarm comes from America: Chinese drones can steal data and send it to their manufacturers in China. Chinese drones may send sensitive flight data to their manufacturers in China, where they can be accessed by the government there, the US Department of…
Intel China responds to accusations of security issues from Chinese cyber association. Intel’s China unit said on Thursday it has always prioritised product safety and quality, after an influential Chinese cybersecurity association called for…
BREAKING: New report exposes extensive Chinese spying in America. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has dramatically increased its espionage against the United States, according to new data from the House Homeland Security…
New Report Details Alarming Increase in Chinese Spying During Biden Administration. A House subcommittee reveals 224 incidents of Chinese spying since 2000, highlighting escalating threats to American national security.
Spying scandal in Leipzig: Chinese national’s arrest embarrasses Xi Government!. The arrest of a Chinese woman in Germany’s leipzig town on suspicion of passing information about leipzig/halle airport to Chinese intelligence has come as…
Chinese self-confessed spy now unreachable: Hontiveros. The self-confessed Chinese spy who claimed that dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is a fellow agent of China has been transferred to another…
China’s hostility to the Japanese is growing. Ten-year-old Shen Hangping was walking to school when he was stabbed to death. Japanese on his father’s side, Chinese on his mother’s, he was a student at…
Intel faces scrutiny in China over alleged security risks and vulnerabilities in its chips. In brief: As tensions between the US and China continue to rise, the Cybersecurity Association of China (CSAC) has called for a review of Team Blue’s…
China’s Hackers And Celebrities Fuel Taiwan Pressure Campaign: Report. In addition to military pressure, China is reportedly using hackers and celebrities to undermine Taiwan’s commitment to self-rule.
China prepares its “army” for war against the United States. According to American intelligence, the “threat is historic”. Computer hackers, supported by China, have a potential sabotage capacity that is enough to…
China’s three reports on Volt Typhoon proves US’ cyberattacks detectable: experts. China’s three reports on Volt Typhoon revealed the truth behind the systematic cyberattack activities of the US and demonstrated that such operations of the…
ISMG Editors: Chinese Hackers Raise Stakes in Cyberespionage. In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed the implications of the U.S. investigation into Chinese hackers targeting telecom wiretap systems, the.
China Employs Hackers and Celebrities to Undermine Taiwan. As Beijing dispatched its military Monday in a show of force that encircled Taiwan, China’s coast guard posted a map showing its ships ringing the island in…
17th October
Breaking China’s Handcuffs to Safeguard America’s Industrial Might. Long before China set out to destroy our economy, the federal bureaucracy did. If the United States is to win this new Cold War, it must undo the economic…
How to Fight. Back Against China Corporate Espionage. Reports of intellectual property (IP) theft and corporate espionage involving China are nothing new. For those familiar with China’s business practices,…
Great game on: China’s ascendency in Eurasia and the West’s Chussia anxiety. Dr Geoff Raby AO, Australian Ambassador to China 2007-2011, Chairman, Geoff Raby & Associates, will address the National Press Club of Australia on “Great…
State-sponsored cyber crime is officially out of control. North Korea is the most prolific attacker, but Russia and China account for the most disruptive and tightly-targeted campaigns.
Russia, China step up cybercriminal recruitment, warns Microsoft. Russia, China and North Korea are becoming more aggressive and sophisticated in their recruitment of cybercriminals to steal…
‘China is our enemy’: GOP lawmaker shoots down Chinese spy balloon in new ad. Nebraska GOP Rep. Mike Flood is out with a colorful new ad emphasizing his China hawk stance.
The goal of China’s telecom giant Huawei is global domination. The primary goal of Huawei remains the domination of the global wireless market on Beijing’s behalf, combined with the expansion of the Chinese Communist…
US air defenses are full of holes for Chinese drones to exploit. China is flying drones into protected U.S. military airspace to spy on military activities, which underlines the broader challenges of air defense and UFOs.
The U.S. Is Investigating a China-backed Hack of Telecom Companies. Federal authorities are urgently investigating a cyberattack linked to China-backed hackers that targeted major U.S. telecommunications companies and…
UK govt informed of Chinese cyberattacks on critical infrastructure: Report. The British government has been informed that Chinese hackers have conducted widespread attacks on critical infrastructure and have probably been successful…
16th October
Palau election through a China vs Taiwan lens. The United States isn’t the only country with a big election on November 5. Palau, a tourism-dependent microstate in the north Pacific, will also vote for.
Russia, China step up cybercriminal recruitment, warns Microsoft. Russia, China and North Korea are becoming more aggressive and sophisticated in their recruitment of cybercriminals to steal money, gain intelligence and…
Filipinos wary of spies among us. Why is there so much fuss about a dismissed mayor from a town in Tarlac? Alice Guo’s presence at the Senate hearings, given her evasive answers that.
House Republican releasing new ad featuring Chinese spy balloon in high-stakes Nebraska. The ad then pans over to Mike Flood as he pulls a firearm out of his holster to shoot toward the spy balloon, causing it to explode.
How Chinese Spies and Influencers Threaten U.S. Policy and Government. The FBI has thousands of open Chinese intelligence investigations spanning every one of its 56 domestic field offices.
Legislature Security Criticized Over Livestream by Former Politician Accused of Spying. A recent incident involving former independent legislative candidate Ma Chih-wei live streaming a legislative interpellation has been criticized by DPP…
Salt Typhoon could be “a counterintelligence failure of the highest order.” The Salt Typhoon cyberattack that reportedly targeted U.S. wiretap systems could be one of the most damaging China-backed cyber espionage campaigns ever,…
15th October
The US isn’t the only country voting on Nov 5. This small Pacific nation is also holding an election – and China is watching. Palau is one of the few remaining countries to have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Is a switch to Beijing possible following next month’s election?
China creates spy army of 600,000 people. China has formed an army of spies consisting of 600,000 people. Western countries do not have the resources to counter such a network, according to The Wall…
U student from China receives 6-month prison term for taking drone photos over naval shipyard. Fengyun Shi was sentenced in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor counts that are part of the…
Germany arrests woman who allegedly passed airport details to suspected spy for China. German authorities have arrested a Chinese national accused of passing information on a major air freight hub to a man who is suspected of spying for China.
Scale of Chinese spying overwhelms Western governments. By Max Colchester and Daniel Michaels LONDON – Beijing is conducting espionage activities on what Western governments say is an unprecedented scale,…
14th October
AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen in Hot Seat After China Cyberattack. Lawmakers want answers from the three companies about alleged Chinese cyberattacks.
Meet the Chinese ‘Typhoon’ hackers preparing for war. Of the cybersecurity risks facing the United States today, few loom larger than the potential sabotage capabilities posed by China-backed hackers, which.
‘Chinese tech shouldn’t exist in critical infrastructure’: US entrepreneur. Chinese-made technology shouldn’t exist in critical infrastructure like solar panels and batteries which form the distributed energy grid,…
Chinese and Iranian hackers use ChatGPT and LLM tools to create malware and phishing attacks — OpenAI report has recorded over 20 cyberattacks created with ChatGPT. If there’s one sign that AI is more trouble than it is worth, OpenAI confirms that over twenty cyberattacks have occurred, all created via ChatGPT.
Chinese Hackers Compromise Verizon And AT&T, May Have Accessed US Wiretap Systems. In a recent cybersecurity breach, hackers connected to the Chinese government infiltrated the networks of several major US-based Internet service providers,…
Trump-Aligned Policy Group Targeted By Chinese Hackers, Sources Say. The America First Policy Institute (AFPI), a think tank closely aligned with former President Donald Trump, has reportedly been targeted by hackers believed…
Scale of Chinese Spying Overwhelms Western Governments. Fears of escalation as China’s intelligence-gathering operation looks to consolidate Xi Jinping’s grip on power amid economic slowdown.
Richard D. Fisher, Jr On Taiwan: China’s Assault On The Undersea Balance Of Power. As it has striven toward superiority in most measures of the Asian military balance, China is now ready to challenge the undersea balance of power,…
13th October
Chinese University of Michigan students charged after allegedly spying on military base. Several former University of Michigan students have been charged after they were caught allegedly covering up spying on a National Guard training center in…
Chinese and Iranian hackers use ChatGPT and LLM tools to create malware and phishing attacks — OpenAI report has recorded over 20 cyberattacks created with ChatGPT. If there’s one sign that AI is more trouble than it is worth, OpenAI confirms that over twenty cyberattacks have occurred, all created via ChatGPT.
US lawmakers ask for briefing from telecom giants amid cyber attack reports. According to The Wall Street Journal report, hackers may have had prolonged access to critical network infrastructure, raising significant national security…
A cyber attack hit Iranian government sites and nuclear facilities. As Middle East tensions rise, cyberattacks hit Iran’s govt branches and nuclear facilities, following Israel’s missile barrage on October 1.
Trump-aligned group believed to have been attacked by Chinese hackers. A political organization helping prepare for the potential presidential transition of Donald Trump recently experienced a cyberattack by what federal…
Biden administration sets up emergency team in response to major Chinese hack. The Biden administration has formed an emergency response team to confront a major cyberattack from China which saw critical security systems breached.
12th October
Iran and China-linked actors used ChatGPT for preparing attacks. OpenAI disrupted 20 cyber and influence operations in 2023, revealing Iran and China-linked actors used ChatGPT for planning ICS attacks.
Defence expert joins Erin to discuss China’s influence on the Solomon Islands. Defence expert Lincoln Parker has shared his insights on China’s influence on the Solomon Islands. Mr Parker joined Sky News host Erin Molan to discuss the…
White House forms emergency team to deal with China espionage hack. The serious breach of telecommunications companies has now affected “about 10 or 12” firms, two people familiar with the investigation said.
Undersea cables emerge as source of friction in South China Sea. As the U.S. urges countries to shun a Chinese cable-laying company over security concerns, Western firms say China has slowed its issuance of permits.
Salt Typhoon: An Update on a Potentially Catastrophic Hack of Government Systems by Chinese Cyber Spies. Leaders of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party sent a letter to the CEOs of Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, asking about when…
UK tilt toward China illuminated by spy chief’s newly dovish tone. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks a more conciliatory relationship toward China. This is reflected in MI5 Director General Ken McCallum’s shifting…
The U.S. is investigating a China-backed hack of telecom companies. Here’s what to know. Authorities are investigating a cyberattack linked to China-backed hackers that targeted major U.S. telecommunications companies and systems used for…
Bipartisan E&C Leaders Press Telecom Companies for Answers Following Cyberattack by CCP-Aligned Hackers. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ),…
Chinese Hackers Used U.S. Government-Mandated Wiretap Systems. Hackers tied to China may have gained access to a wiretap database through a backdoor mandated by federal law.
Chinese Hackers infiltrate U.S. Government Wiretap Systems. Chinese hackers have accessed U.S. telecommunications networks, including wiretap systems used for lawful surveillance, in a major cyber…
Why America’s Water Systems Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks. A recent cyberattack on American Water was just the latest in a series of attempts by hackers to infiltrate the nation’s water systems.
House committee on CCP seeks China-hacked companies briefing on breach –
Systems maintained by Verizon Communications, Lumen Technologies, and AT&T were compromised, possibly for months, by a hacking group.
11th October
China Pursues “New Methods” of Drone Combat. China’s military is stepping up its game, linking drones across services for coordinated strikes—pushing the limits of multi-domain warfare.
OpenAI Says China-Linked Group Tried to Phish Its Employees. OpenAI said a group with apparent ties to China tried to carry out a phishing attack on its employees, reigniting concerns that bad actors in Beijing want…
U.S. Officials Race to Understand Severity of China’s Salt Typhoon Hacks. U.S. officials are racing to understand the full scope of a China-linked hack of major U.S. broadband providers, as concerns mount from members…
Philippines challenges China over South China Sea at ASEAN meet. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos challenged Chinese Premier Li Qiang over recent clashes in the South China Sea at regional summit talks on Thurs.
10th October
OpenAI Says China-Linked Group Tried to Phish Its Employees. OpenAI said a group with apparent ties to China tried to carry out a phishing attack on its employees, reigniting concerns that bad actors in Beijing want…
Breaking China’s handcuffs to safeguard America’s industrial might. Americans are already skeptical of the renewable-energy mandates that the Biden-Harris administration has been foisting on them for the last 3 1/2 years.
How terror attacks on nationals in Pakistan has put China’s spy agency on alert. In response to the alarming rise in terror attacks against Chinese nationals in Pakistan, the Ministry of State Security of China is taking decisive action…
Germany to beef up security checks amid spying fears. Germany’s government has said the country will tighten security checks for staff in sensitive areas of government and business.
Wang: Ex-Bamban mayor Guo is a Chinese spy. A Chinese national with ties to a Chinese tycoon-turned-spy tells senators that dismissed Philippine town mayor Alice Guo is a spy.
Spy. Senate hearings on Philippine offshore gaming operations have shifted their focus from illegal gambling to something overarching and spine-chilling – spying…
NSA Investigating If Chinese Hackers Breached US Telecoms. The US is in the early stages of an investigation into potential Chinese hacking of American telecommunications companies, according to a top intelligence…
Insider Cyberattack? Star Health Insurance CISO Allegedly Sells Sensitive Data to Chinese Hacker
Personal data of 31 million Indians allegedly sold for USD 150000.
Largest US Water Utility Suffers Cyberattack. Hack of critical infrastructure in the US, as American Water admits “unauthorised activity” on computer network and systems.
Chinese Hackers Breach Major US Telecom Networks. A serious cyberattack linked to Chinese hackers has struck at the heart of major U.S. telecommunications networks, raising urgent alarms within the…
State and federal officials gather to discuss increased cybersecurity threats. State and federal officials gathered in Little Rock on Monday for the 2024 Cybersecurity Summit. The event, hosted by the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office…
9th October
Do you download several apps on your mobile phone? be very careful. A report has revealed that China is continuing to steal data from countries, including India, using third-party apps
Hochul admin establishing Taiwan ties in wake of departure of alleged Chinese spy. The state’s economic development arm announced last week that it would open a trade office in Taiwan to try and build relationships with the Democratic…
Alice Guo was a Chinese spy, witness tells panel. CHINESE crime gang leader She Zhijiang’s friend and former cellmate confirmed that dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo or Guo Hua Ping was a Chinese spy.
Guo a spy whose campaign was arranged by China, pal of alleged Chinese spy says. Wang Fugui, a Chinese who supposedly holds the files of Chinese tycoon turned spy She Zhijiang, personally confirmed to the office of…
China’s Massive Digital SpyOp against India: Private Players Are Soldiers, Hackers Are Commanders. From attacks on national grids in 2021 to the AIIMS cyberattack last year, every incident has the direct or indirect involvement of private players batting…
Senate panel shifts focus to Alice Guo’s alleged spy links. By Wilnard Bacelonia | Philippine News Agency. The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on Tuesday shifted its inquiry…
The Chinese Hackers Spying on U.S. Internet Traffic. WSJ reporting has revealed a major cyberattack from a group tied to the Chinese government. Hackers penetrated the networks of several broadband providers…
Verizon and AT&T breached in major Chinese cyberattack. A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, Salt Typhoon, breached major U.S. broadband providers’ networks, posing a huge national security threat by…
Chinese hack of US ISPs shows why Apple is right about backdoors for law enforcement. It was revealed this weekend that Chinese hackers managed to access systems run by three of the largest internet service providers (ISPs) in the US.
8th October
‘Money out of Crypto into China’: CNBC’s Jim Cramer Sounds Alarm. China steals show as hot money exits crypto, says Jim Cramer.
Chinese cyberspies reportedly breached Verizon, AT&T, Lumen. Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies were among the US broadband providers whose networks were reportedly hacked by Chinese cyberspies,…
China Pursues “New Methods” of Drone Combat. A Chinese government-backed newspaper called the Global Times says the PLA Air Force has been pioneering new “methods of drone combat” involving operations…
AT&T security flaws exposed by Chinese hacks and crypto thefts. AT&T faces a major network breach by China and a reopened crypto theft case that could set a precedent for customer data protection.
Kevin O’Leary touts Trump-like tariffs on China: ‘I want to bring them to their knees’. Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary proposed even more tariffs on China, accusing the country of stealing intellectual property.
`China Spying Into Indian Territories Using Drones`: Himachal Minister. The Himachal Minister emphasized that merely chanting slogans like Bharat Mata Ki Jai is not enough; concrete steps must be taken to stop Chinese intrusion…
Former China ‘spy’ She Zhijiang has info on one Yang brother — Hontiveros. Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday said it was important for the Senate to speak with self-proclaimed Chinese spy She Zhijiang as he allegedly has…
Chinese spy balloon-like target shot down by Indian Air Force with Rafale fighter jet: Report. Of late, there have been reports of Chinese spy balloons—the surveillance programme run by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)—targetting different countries…
She Zhijiang, the crime leader alleging Chinese espionage in PH through POGOs. (1st UPDATE) She, who says Alice Guo is a spy, extended his crime gang to the Philippines. ‘We are in no way exculpating them from any crimes that may have…
7th October
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Court Wiretap System. The cyberattack was orchestrated by a Chinese hacking group identified as “Salt Typhoon.” This group has been implicated in previous cyber espionage…
Chinese hackers access US telecom firms, worrying national security officials. A highly skilled group of Chinese government-linked hackers has in the last several months infiltrated multiple US telecommunications firms in a likely…
Chinese Hackers Breach AT&T, Verizon Networks In Major Wiretap Data Theft Putting US National Security At Risk: Report. A cyberattack linked to the Chinese government breached major U.S. broadband providers, potentially compromising court-authorized wiretapping systems and…
U.S. Networks Breached In Sophisticated Cyberattack Linked To China. U.S. broadband providers have reportedly been the target of a sophisticated cyberattack linked to the Chinese government, compromising networks used for…
Chinese hackers launch cyberattack on US bugging systems. A cyberattack linked to the Chinese government has infiltrated the networks of US providers, likely gaining access to information from systems used by the…
Moment when IAF Rafales shoots down Chinese spy balloon-type targets at high altitude. The IAF proved its capabilities to counter China’s illegal aerial surveillance by successfully striking down Chinese spy balloon-type targets.
6th October
7 of gang held for stealing mobile towers from MMR to sell in Hong Kong. Seven men have been arrested for stealing Remote Radio Units (RRUs) from mobile towers in Mumbai to sell in China and Hong Kong. The gang’s activities have…
China taking ‘full economic advantage’ of Iranian oil exports. Strategic Analysis Australia Director Michael Shoebridge says China is a “bad-faith player” in the Middle East.
China spying case: Two men deny charges at Old Bailey. Two men accused of spying for China pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey on Friday. Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, a 29-year-old former…
China’s fear and loathing of the Japanese. Chinese nationalism is a mixture of self-pity and cultural arrogance Ten-year-old Shen Hangping was walking to school when he was stabbed.
America’s most secretive spy agency opens its archive in explosive new podcast – and warns of major China threat
Chinese woman goes berserk at NAIA, A female Chinese passenger went berserk and tried to jump from the west departure curbside of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
NZ officials silent on questions over Temu and cybersecurity. The country’s cyber watchdog has refused to engage on the question of whether popular the Chinese online shopping site might be a threat.
China-linked security breach targeted U.S. wiretap systems, WSJ reports. U.S. broadband providers had networks breached in a cyberattack tied to the Chinese government that targeted wiretap requests, The Wall Street Journal…
It has been confirmed that the Chinese hacking group has accessed the provincial and eavesdropping s.. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the 5th (local time), hackers linked to the Chinese government have penetrated the legal communication and…
5th October
China spying case: Two men deny charges at Old Bailey. Two men accused of spying for China pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey on Friday. Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, a 29-year-old former…
Undersea Cables at Risk of Espionage, Tampering by China. Thousands of miles away, Russia hones in on increasing and strengthening its presence in Latin America. Its goal is “to erode democratic institutions and…
U.S. Wiretap Systems Targeted in China-Linked Hack. A cyberattack tied to the Chinese government penetrated the networks of a swath of U.S. broadband providers, potentially accessing information from systems…
4th October
Former U.S. defense secretary tells Lawrence crowd America needs to rethink China and learn some WWII history. Among the hot debates in the U.S. presidential campaign, there is this nuanced one regarding China: Should we crush them or should we pulverize them?
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov reaffirms support for China on Taiwan issue. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov reaffirms support for China on Taiwan issue: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has…
SFA Manalo to raise alleged Chinese spying during the ASEAN Summit in Laos next week. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said he will raise the issue of alleged foreign covert operations in the Philippines during the ASEAN Summit.
Alice Guo camp looking into possible case vs. Al Jazeera over Chinese spy report. The camp of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo on Friday said it is looking into the possible filing of a case against international news channel Al…
Chinese Spy Suspect Detained in Leipzig for Espionage. A Chinese citizen was detained in the German city of Leipzig on charges of espionage related to arms supplies.
5 Chinese nationals charged following ‘spying’ incident at US military base. Subjects found with cameras near military vehicles, tents, classified communications equipment, as per US court document – Anadolu Ajansı.
Escalating contest over South China Sea disrupts international cable system. China’s effort to dominate the disputed waterway is taking a toll on the network of underwater cables that provide essential Internet connectivity in Asia.
Philippines takes allegations of foreign spying in the country seriously. The Philippines expressed concerns on Thursday over media reports alleging foreign covert operations in the country, saying it is coordinating with relevant…
Philippine defence chief urges tougher anti-spy laws in wake of Alice Guo case. Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr has called for an urgent update to the country’s antiquated anti-espionage laws following allegations that…
China launches 3-month crackdown on online news providers. Chinese internet regulators announced Thursday an intensive three-month campaign against illegal activities in the online news sector.The O.
Chinese hackers exploit software flaw to breach internet firms in US and India. post_excerpt_only A group of Chinese hackers has exploited a software bug to breach several internet companies in the United States and India.
The world’s largest home robotics company has a problem – its vacuum cleaners can be hacked from afar. Without even entering the building, we were able to silently peer through the camera on a Deebot device made by Chinese giant Ecovacs.
3rd October
Feds charge five UM students from China amid FBI counterintelligence probe. Charges come after the Chinese nationals were found on a military facility in northern Michigan during a U.S. training event with Taiwanese military.
DFA ‘monitoring developments’ amid reports of alleged China spies in PH. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday, October 3, that it was “monitoring relevant developments” related to media…
China’s accusation of cyber attack by Taiwan, a textbook Russian tactic of distraction: Analyst. Political tensions between China and Taiwan have escalated as China accuses Taiwan of orchestrating cyberattacks, allegedly supported by the Taiwanese…
‘State actor’ blamed for massive Dutch police hack. Hackers stole the contact details of almost all 65000 police officers in the Netherlands.
2nd October
Chinese woman held in Germany for spying on arms firm. A Chinese woman has been arrested on suspicion of passing on information about Leipzig/Halle airport.
Alleged Chinese Spy Was Tracking U.S. Arms Shipments to Israel. A suspected Chinese spy ring in Germany was collecting information about U.S. arms shipments to Israel and Germany’s weapon industry,…
Chinese Hackers Found Prowling US ISPs And Stealing Data. The Chinese hackers, a state-backed team referred to as “Salt Typhoon,” were spotted stealing data from ISPs and planting backdoors and other capabilities…
Massive Verizon outage – experts told DailyMail.com that a cyberattack by Russia or China ‘is plausible.’
1st October
Phishing Campaign Against NASA: Chinese National Indicted. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment of Song Wu, a Chinese national, on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Cyber Fraud In Bhopal: Overseas Trail Surfaces; Rented Bank Accounts Sold To Foreign-Based Cyber Crooks For. When the cyber police reach out to the person who had lent his bank account to the crooks, he is unable to give significant information about the accused.
Ex-Air Force lieutenant colonel receives 17 years for China espionage. The Taiwan High Court on Monday handed down a 17-year prison sentence to a former Air Force lieutenant colonel for espionage offenses while acquitting a…
Amend espionage law, Philippine defense chief urges lawmakers. The National Security Council is checking into allegations that Alice Guo, a former mayor, had spied for China.
Alarm in Philippines as new evidence links Alice Guo to Chinese espionage. With Guo accused of soliciting funds from a gaming kingpin and confessed Chinese ‘asset’, concerns grow over foreign infiltration via Pogos.
Verify spy claims, intel agencies urged. PH’s intelligence agencies should verify the claim of a detained Chinese businessman in Thailand that Guo is part of China’s network of spies.
NSC, PNP validating Guo espionage story. The National Security Council and police intelligence units are validating the claim of jailed tycoon She Zhejiang that dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo is…
‘Furious’ NY Gov. Hochul reacts to Chinese spy staffer bombshell: ‘A betrayal of trust’. Gov. Kathy Hochul was left “furious” after learning one of her former aides acted as an alleged Chinese spy in her office and within the state government.
Fears Chinese cars could SPY on you with gadgets that can track drivers – & even remotely OVERRIDE v…FEARS are growing in the West over whether Chinese-made cars could be used as tools for espionage as vehicles are becoming increasingly connected.Equi.
Verizon and AT&T outage sparks widespread fears of cyber attack on the USA. Verizon is suffering a “nationwide” outage today, leaving customers without phone service or internet. Verizon says users have made reports indicating…
US Officials Fear Chinese Cyberattack Could Turn Vehicles Into Hezbollah Like Bombs. US authorities have said they fear that vehicles containing the components, including trucks and buses, could become Trojan horses for Chinese sabotage.
30th September
Chinese hackers reportedly infiltrate several major US internet firms. Operation seems to be coordinated with other Chinese state-sponsored hackers.
The revelation linking Alice Guo to Chinese espionage operations in PH is a “lead” that security agents need to investigate.
Tolentino: Video tagging Alice Guo as China spy to be raised in executive session
The US has banned Chinese vehicle technology from its roads and some say Australia should follow suit.
29th September
China’s Naval Aspirations Challenged By Submarine Sinking Incident. In a significant blow to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s naval goals, China’s latest nuclear submarine sank during construction between..
As docu angers Guo, she’s told about ‘8 steps’ of Chinese spying. Allegations that Alice Guo is a Chinese spy gained new traction as lawmakers confronted the dismissed mayor with an Al Jazeera documentary.
Detained Chinese ‘spy’ says espionage work to Philippines began in 2016. Chinese spy She Zhijiang, currently detained in Thailand and fighting repatriation to China, claimed in an Al Jazeera documentary that he began his spy work…
Counter-intel vs. China spies in place – NSC. The government has implemented “effective counterintelligence efforts” to address the activities of Chinese spies and other foreign operatives working…
Fatal stabbing of Japanese schoolboy in China sparks debate on the country’s patriotic education. By Jenny Cai, ABC News. Police officers are on the lookout around a Japanese school in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Police near the Japanese school in the…
28th September 2024
‘Unfair,’ says Alice Guo as she denies Chinese spy tag. Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo reiterated that she was China’s spy after a Chinese tycoon jailed in Thailand claimed she was…
Alice Guo confronted with video tagging her as China spy. A documentary in which a Chinese interviewee indicated that Guo Hua Ping was a spy was played before the House QuadComm inquiry.
Chinese spy network. The speculative angle smacked of show biz with a bit of racism. But now a Chinese tycoon detained in Thailand, with no seeming political ax to grind in the…
In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news. When veteran U.S. diplomat Kurt Campbell traveled to the Solomon Islands to counter Beijing’s influence in the South Pacific country,…
China-backed hacker hijacked 9,200 Canadian devices to operate illegal hacking network: FBI and CSIS. Group “working at the direction of the Chinese government” called Flax Typhoon operated a “botnet.”
27th September 2024
The 2024 Elections, Disinformation, Cyberattacks and the Possibility of Insurgency in the US. Russia, China, and Iran believe the American house is burning, and evidence suggest they might loot it as it burns.
Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks. Recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks linked to China have infiltrated US critical infrastructure, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the public and private…
26th September 2024
Accused Spy for China Lived American Dream by Betraying U.S. Court documents filed in the case against Linda Sun and her husband show a lavish life allegedly at the hands of the Chinese government.
China’s Salt Typhoon cyber spies are deep inside US ISPs. Updated Another Beijing-linked cyberspy crew, this one dubbed Salt Typhoon, has reportedly been spotted on networks belonging to US internet service…
Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Internet Providers in Cyber Espionage Campaign. Chinese hackers breach US internet providers, targeting sensitive data and critical infrastructure. Government responds as cybersecurity concerns esca.
Image shows UFO taken down by US jet in Canada following Chinese spy craft incident: Report. US News: A photograph of a UFO shot down by a US fighter jet over Canadian airspace in February 2023 has been made public. The image depicts a blurry…
25th September 2024
Biden’s car-tech ban is a powerful new weapon against Chinese EVs. The Biden administration’s proposed ban on Chinese connected-car technology could prove its strongest weapon yet to fend off an onslaught of cheap Chinese…
Japan strongly alarmed by airspace breaches by Russia, China. Japan is strongly alarmed by recent airspace breaches by China and Russia and other military activities by them around the country, Defense Minister Minoru…
Coroner’s investigation into death of Chinese dissident in B.C. still open after nearly two years. The B.C. Coroners Service has not yet completed an investigation into the death of Chinese dissident Hua Yong, whose body was found nearly two years ago…
Japan says strongly alarmed by airspace breaches by Russia, China. Japan is strongly alarmed by recent airspace breaches by China and Russia and other military activities by them around the country, Defense
24th September 2024
Canadian detained by China says he experienced ‘psychological torture’. Michael Kovrig and fellow Canadian Michael Spavor were taken into custody in 2018 after Canadian police detained Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.
How the U.S. is working to keep Chinese made cars from spying on Americans. The Department of Commerce is working on rules to keep Chinese-made vehicles from spying on Americans. Very few cars made in China are sold in the U.S..
US Ally Mounts Fresh Challenge to China at Disputed Territory. The Philippines’ coast guard chief said withdrawal of the BRP Teresa Magbanua was unrelated to a recent round of talks with China.
Five Eyes alliance seizes control of extensive spy tech network used by China. A network of devices has been seized by the western intelligence alliance, Five Eyes, taking control of a 260,000 device botnet. The network was reportedly…
23rd September 2024
China’s ‘Earrdth Baxia’ Spies Exploit Geoserver to Target APAC Orgs. A China-linked cyber-espionage group has attacked Taiwanese government agencies, the Philippine and Japanese military, and energy companies in Vietnam,…
US government wants to ban Chinese-made smart cars over espionage, sabotage fears. THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT of Commerce is proposing new regulations that seek to ban the sale of Chinese-made cars in the United States, over concerns…
Chinese nationals crossing into US from Mexico border reaches new high, sparking national security concerns. The number of Chinese migrants entering the US at the southern border has reached a record high — sparking national security concerns over possible spies.
22nd September 2024
Parliamentary Commission Does Not Rule Out That Former Mayor Alice Guo Was a Chinese Spy. Former mayor of the Philippine city of Bamban, Alice Guo, may have carried out espionage activities in the service of China. This is what the senator claims…
Prosecutors charge 23 people with spying for China. The alleged ringleaders, who were recruited by Chinese businessmen, wooed servicemen in debt and encouraged them to steal information,…
21st September 2024
Sen. Joni Ernst demands data on possible Chinese, Russian infiltration of US labs. Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is sounding the alarm on “foreign adversaries,” including China and Russia, infiltrating US laboratories — after a recent…
Taiwan Indicts 23 on Charges of Spying for China. Taiwan’s prosecutors have indicted 23 individuals on espionage charges, including eight active military personnel. They are allegedly part of a Chinese…
A new Chinese hacking campaign is threatening U.S. critical infrastructure, again. The new hacking campaign suggests China could hold more expansive power to turn off key U.S. infrastructure than previously thought.
Chinese hacking compromised hundreds of thousands of devices containing personal PII. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sought and obtained a court-authorized operation to…
US Officials Stop Massive Cyber Attack Platform. The FBI has successfully dismantled a large network of hijacked devices, known as a botnet, used by Chinese hackers to systematically target entities in the…
20th September 2024
PUS Indicts Chinese Aerospace Employee for Spear Phishing Attack on Gov’t, Private Sector. The US DOJ indicted an employee from a Chinese state-owned aerospace and defense company, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), for multi-year…
What Are Two Chinese ‘Spy’ Ships Doing In India’s Backyard. Chinese ships, SRV Bei Diao 996 and Hai Shi You 718, are currently present in the Indian Ocean Region. , India News News – Times Now.
Chinese spies are lurking in or around the offices of our elected leaders. Earlier this month, the FBI arrested Linda Sun, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from China, who had served for a time as the deputy chief of staff to…
Philippine China-centric casinos seen deeply tied to syndicates; govt say they could be linked to spy rings. China-focused online casinos that boomed in the Philippines during Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency may have “deep links” to international crime syndicates,…
Legacy IT infrastructure hosted Chinese spies inside a US engineering firm for months. Chinese state-sponsored hackers were snooping around a US-based global engineering firm for
FBI says it has disrupted major Chinese hacking operation that threatened US critical infrastructure. The FBI has used a court order to seize control of a network of hundreds of thousands of hacked internet routers and other devices that Chinese…
FBI disrupts ‘Flax Typhoon’ hacking group.
NCSC unmasks Chinese company running massive botnet. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and its allies in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance have exposed a China-based firm operating a massive…
Chinese state hackers infiltrated thousands of smart devices in the Netherlands. Chinese hackers have hacked into over 2,700 devices in the Netherlands as part of a global hack, the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) reported after…
US says it thwarted Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ cyber attack. Washington, United States — The US Justice Department on Wednesday said it had neutralized a cyber-attack network that affected 200,000 devices worldwide,…
FBI Thwarts Second Chinese Hacker Group, Flax Typhoon. The FBI, the United States law enforcement agency, managed to thwart a large Chinese hacker group dubbed the “Flax Typhoon.”
19th September 2024
Japanese boy dies after being stabbed by man in China’s Shenzhen. A Japanese boy stabbed by a man while on his way to school in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen died of his wounds, the Japanese government says,…
China Could Use Cargo Cranes To Hijack American Ports. China continues to get more aggressive globally, and they’re also trying to gain more control over America by gaining remote access to cargo cranes.
Families of Americans detained in China say their loved ones are suffering from human rights violations as the. The families of Kai Li, Mark Swidan, Dawn Michelle Hunt and Nelson Wells Jr. – all of whom have been detained in China for at
U.S. and allies seize control of massive Chinese tech spying network. The United States and allied countries said Wednesday they had taken control of a network of 260,000 internet-connected cameras, routers and other devices…
23 indicted for China espionage, including 8 active servicemen. Prosecutors have indicted 23 people, including eight active servicemen, for spying for China, the Tainan Branch of the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office…
EV Tariffs: China Vows to Negotiate With EU ‘Until Last Moment’. China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao has vowed to negotiate with EU officials “until the last minute” to prevent new EV tariffs.
Chinese spies spent months inside aerospace engineering firm’s network via legacy IT. Exclusive Chinese state-sponsored spies have been spotted inside a global engineering firm’s network, having gained initial entry using an admin portal’s…
Chinese espionage in Philippines: ‘They come in many forms’. With the Senate finding out that Alice Guo, who was elected mayor in 2022, is not a Filipino but a Chinese, concerns over the likelihood of Chinese…
Five Eyes alliance seizes control of extensive spy tech network used by China. FBI boss says the botnet was ‘burned down’ once China realized it had lost control of the network.
Spy cars: Are Chinese electric vehicles ‘moving weapons’? Here’s what a latest report states. There are chances that the Chinese government could make adverse use of its electric vehicles, making it a mobile, ticking time bomb, according to a latest…
FBI joint operation takes down massive Chinese botnet, Wray says. Flax Typhoon targeted critical infrastructure in the U.S. and abroad, and Black Lotus Labs researchers observed a “large scanning effort” targeting U.S….
Compromised devices part of China-linked ‘botnet’ found in NZ. Compromised devices that were part of a “botnet” controlled by a Chinese company have been found in New Zealand, leading our spy agency to join…
FBI disrupts major Chinese hacking group, director says. A hacker group known as Flax Typhoon was able to infect hundreds of thousands of devices around the world, authorities said. China has denied any…
Chinese state hackers infiltrated thousands of smart devices in the Netherlands. Chinese hackers have hacked into over 2700 devices in the Netherlands as part of a global hack, the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) reported after…
US Disrupts Alleged Chinese ‘State-Sponsored’ Cyber Attack Network. The United States Justice Department has announced that it had dismantled a major cyber attack network believed to be operated by hackers backed by the…
Company listed on Shanghai stock exchange accused of aiding Chinese cyberattacks. The cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group (Integrity Tech), also known as Yongxin Zhicheng, is connected with a hacking operation tracked as Flax…
18th September 2024
Chinese espionage in PH: ‘They come in many forms’. With the Senate finding out that Alice Guo, who was elected mayor in 2022, is not a Filipino but a Chinese, concerns over the likelihood of Chinese…
Spy and Sell: China Seeks ‘Director’ in U.S. Companies. China continues to infiltrate the U.S. economy in negative ways, whether through currency manipulation or direct manipulation of the our markets with cheap…
FBI targets ‘Linda Suns’: Is Chinese infiltration threatening US politics and trust?. Commentator Qinglian He takes a look at the recent cases of Americans being accused of spying for China, and compares it to what happened in the Cold War…
Charges Against Alleged Chinese Military Hacker Unsealed. Charges against Chinese national Jia Wei were unsealed on Sept. 17, alleging unlawful access to U.S. communications company networks to steal proprietary…
Elections laws too weak to lay charges in cases of meddling against Conservatives in 2021 election. The Office of the Commissioner of Elections Canada found widespread meddling by China and its proxies in the 2021 election defeat of former Conservative MP…
Chinese Citizen Allegedly Spent Years Trying to Hack NASA, US Research. Federal investigators say Chinese engineer Song Wu sent phishing emails posing as US-based researchers to gain access to sensitive computer software and…
17th September 2024
Spy and Sell: China Seeks ‘Director’ in U.S. Companies. China continues to infiltrate the U.S. economy in negative ways, whether through currency manipulation or direct manipulation of the our markets with cheap…
China’s “Spy Chip” At U.S. Seaports Shocks Researchers; Report Claims Chinese Firm Wanted Remote Access. A Chinese company has been accused of spying on US seaports, marking another incident that has the potential to spark fresh tensions between arch-rivals…
Phishing Campaign Against NASA: Chinese National Indicted. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment of Song Wu, a Chinese national, on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Chinese national accused of trying to steal computer software, code from NASA and other agencies
The Record from Recorded Future News. China suspected of hacking diplomatic body for Pacific islands region. The Fiji-based Pacific Islands Forum confirmed a “cybersecurity incident” after an Australian news report said suspec
16th September 2024
China is trying to dominate the South China Sea while Biden’s administration does little. By Brahma Chellaney, The Hill Chinese President Xi Jinping seems to be betting that America’s entanglement in conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East is…
TikTok faces crucial court hearing that could decide fate in US. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia will hold oral arguments on ByteDance’s legal bid to block a potential ban on the app.
Dig deeper into Guo ‘spy’ angle, says JV. Senator JV Ejercito said Sunday that the Senate should further investigate the possibility that dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo is a spy from China…
TikTok on Monday in a court hearing that could decide its fate in the US. TikTok and parent company ByteDance will face a court hearing on Monday in a legal battle that seeks to block a law that could ban.
Executive session with Guo pushed to extract information. SENATE deputy majority leader Joseph Victor Ejercito yesterday pushed for an executive session with ex-mayor Alice Guo, saying this will enable senators to.
Bills seek to stem Chinese influence. WASHINGTON — The U.S. House this month approved a sweeping package of bills to counter China’s influence, shoring up a largely bipartisan push to ensure…
Czech Academics Face Dangerous Espionage Threat from China. In a startling report, the Czech Security Information Service (BIS) has raised serious concerns about China’s growing espionage activities in the Czech…
15th September 2024
Former aide to New York Gov. Hochul, who is accused of being Chinese spy, went on a tour of the White House. Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul who is accused of being a Chinese spy, visited the White House earlier this year, an official says.
The dragon and the bear: How Chinese and Russian spy operations overlap in Europe. Beijing and Moscow’s spy operations, including the recruitment of agents, are increasingly overlapping within the European Union, a senior European…
China is building airship army using new spying weapon to ‘take over world’ under ‘tourism’ smokescreen, ex. CHINA is feared to be building an army of airships under the guise of tourism, experts have warned.The giant lightweight air vessels, often referred.
14th September 2024
China Expands Espionage Network in Cuba. China has expanded its global intelligence-gathering capabilities to Cuba, Washington-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)…
Chinese cranes at Tacoma, other ports, are potential espionage risks, investigation finds. Chinese-made cargo cranes in the Tacoma and Seattle ports could be used for spying, a congressional investigation found.
South Korean military concerned about spying, removes 1,300 Chinese-made cameras from bases. The cameras were capable of connecting to a specific server in China. South Korea’s defence ministry said it is in the process of replacing the foreign-made…
Who is Alexander Yuk Ching Ma? Ex-CIA officer gets 10 years in prison for spying for China. A former CIA officer was sentenced on Wednesday to 10 years in prison after pleaded guilty to spying for China, the U.S. Justice Department said.
13th September 2024
‘Dragon-Bear’: How China and Russia’s spy operations overlap in Europe. Beijing is recruiting agents among EU politicians who have demonstrated fealty to Moscow, underscoring their alignment, according to a senior European…
The making of a Chinese spy: how Beijing turned dissident who fled to US. Tang Yuanjun was once a leader in the China Democracy Party, but then his mother and his brother back home fell ill. Now he faces spying charges in the US.
US court jails HK-born ‘China spy’ for 10 years. A former CIA officer and contract linguist for the FBI who received cash, golf clubs and other expensive gifts in exchange for spying for China has been…
Former CIA officer sentenced to 10 years in prison for spying for China. Alexander Yuk Ching Ma pleaded guilty to accepting gifts from China in return for delivering US defense information.
12th September 2024
South Korean police have arrested two former Samsung executives on suspicion of transferring $3.2 billion worth of the company’s trade secrets to China.
A China-born US citizen’s arrest for espionage highlights the far-reaching and sophisticated operations of Beijing’s United Front Work Department.
After a brief hiatus, espionage activity targeting Southeast Asia by three groups with ties to Chinese nation-state hackers has renewed over the last year.
A former CIA officer and contract linguist for the FBI who received cash, golf clubs and other expensive gifts in exchange for spying for…
Sophos has disclosed new insights into the Crimson Palace cyber espionage campaign by Chinese state actors, revealing persistent threats across Southeast…
