China’s Cyber Typhoon: How Beijing is Blowing Away America’s Online Defenses
Move over Russia; China is now the online adversary to watch. Armed with advanced cyber capabilities, the Chinese Communist Party has become “wicked good” at digital mischief, says retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery. From subverting critical infrastructure to hacking communications, China’s cyber typhoon is a force to be reckoned with.
Hot Take:
Move over Russia, there’s a new cyber sheriff in town, and it looks like China has come packing some serious digital heat. Maybe it’s time to start giving our firewalls a workout, because the Great Firewall of China is now more like a Great Cyber Typhoon, and it’s heading straight for our critical infrastructure. Let’s hope Uncle Sam has a solid umbrella to weather this storm!
Key Points:
– China has overtaken Russia as the top cyber adversary to the United States.
– The Volt Typhoon attacks targeted US critical infrastructure last year, with China openly claiming responsibility.
– US military cyber offensive capability has seen minimal growth compared to China’s rapid expansion.
– Most US critical infrastructure is privately owned and lacks robust protection against cyber threats.
– Montgomery suggests leveraging the National Guard to bolster US cyber defense capabilities.