• Uh-oh! US Fires Up Tech Shields as China Cyber Threats Get Spicy 🌶️🛡️💻

  • Dec 16 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Uh-oh! US Fires Up Tech Shields as China Cyber Threats Get Spicy 🌶️🛡️💻

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  • This is your Tech Shield: US vs China Updates podcast.

    Hey there, I'm Ting, and let's dive right into the latest on Tech Shield: US vs China Updates. It's been a wild week, folks!

    Just a few days ago, on December 10, the US House of Representatives unanimously passed the 'Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act,' aimed at bolstering cyber defenses against Chinese state-sponsored threats[1]. This legislation is a big deal, establishing an interagency task force to tackle the growing cyber threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to US critical infrastructure. Rep. Laurel Lee and Chairman Green are leading the charge, emphasizing the need for a whole-of-government response to stop China's targeting of our critical infrastructure.

    But that's not all. The National Security Agency (NSA) has been on the case too. Earlier this year, they joined forces with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to issue a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) on the People's Republic of China (PRC) targeting of US critical infrastructure[2]. The focus is on Volt Typhoon, a PRC-sponsored cyber actor that's been infiltrating IT networks of communications, energy, transportation, water, and wastewater organizations. Rob Joyce, NSA's Director of Cybersecurity, highlighted the importance of addressing this threat, noting that PRC cyber actors have been living inside these networks for years, pre-positioning for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks.

    And just last week, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandated telecom security upgrades to counter cyber threats from China[4]. Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel emphasized the need for a modern framework to help companies secure their networks and better prevent and respond to cyberattacks. This comes after reports that foreign actors, state-sponsored by the PRC, infiltrated at least eight US communications companies, compromising sensitive systems and exposing vulnerabilities in critical telecommunications infrastructure.

    Now, let's talk about effectiveness and gaps. Dave Luber, NSA Cybersecurity Director, recently highlighted the threat posed by PRC-linked cyber actors who have compromised internet-connected devices worldwide to create a botnet and conduct malicious activity[5]. The advisory provides new insights into the botnet infrastructure and mitigations for securing devices and eliminating this threat.

    So, what does this mean for us? It means the US is taking serious steps to strengthen its cyber defenses against Chinese threats. But it also means there's still work to be done. As experts, we need to stay vigilant and continue to develop emerging defensive technologies to stay ahead of these threats. It's a cat-and-mouse game, folks, and we need to be ready.

    That's all for now. Stay safe out there, and let's keep our tech shields up

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