• China's Cyber Siege: Biden Retaliates as Hacks Threaten US Infrastructure | Dragon's Code Exclusive

  • Dec 28 2024
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China's Cyber Siege: Biden Retaliates as Hacks Threaten US Infrastructure | Dragon's Code Exclusive

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  • This is your Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege podcast.

    Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. Let's dive right into the latest on Chinese cyber operations targeting US infrastructure.

    This week has been a whirlwind, with the Biden administration beginning to retaliate against China for its sweeping hack of US telecommunications companies earlier this year. The China-backed hacking group known as Salt Typhoon penetrated the networks of numerous companies, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies. This is not just about data theft; it's about critical infrastructure disruption, which could have devastating consequences[2].

    The attack methodologies are sophisticated. Volt Typhoon, another PRC state-sponsored cyber actor, has been using "living off the land" techniques, making them harder to detect. They've burrowed into our critical infrastructure for at least five years, including water providers, electric grids, oil and gas pipelines, and transportation infrastructure. This means they can disrupt these services at any time, putting American lives in peril[4].

    Attribution evidence points squarely at the People's Republic of China. The Director of the NSA and Commander of CYBERCOM, Gen. Timothy Haugh, has warned that the PRC is deploying extensive resources to target the US defense industrial base. They're after intellectual property, critical infrastructure footholds, and supply chain disruption[1].

    Defensive measures are being implemented, but it's a race against time. The Department of Defense is partnering with the defense industrial base to enhance cybersecurity. Lt. Gen. Robert Skinner, Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency, emphasized the need for unity in combating these threats. The Army is also piloting programs to help protect small businesses within the DIB[1].

    Lessons learned are clear: we need to hit back hard. Rep. Mike Waltz, designated by President-elect Trump to be national security adviser, and Rep. Jim Himes, ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee, have both called for a more aggressive retaliatory posture. It's time to impose escalating costs on the Chinese Communist Party to deter future attacks[2][4].

    In a recent twist, China's national cyber incident response center accused the US government of launching cyberattacks against two Chinese tech companies to steal trade secrets. However, this seems to be a classic case of "the pot calling the kettle black," given the overwhelming evidence of China's cyber espionage activities[5].

    As we wrap up this week's update, it's clear that the cyber battlefield is heating up. Stay vigilant, and let's keep the conversation going. That's all for now on Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. Stay safe out there.

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