Cyber Shenanigans: China’s Digital Mischief Unleashes Mayhem on US and Taiwan
China ramps up cyber attacks on Taiwan, with incidents surging from 752 in 2023 to 906 in 2024. Using sophisticated tactics like exploiting device vulnerabilities and spear-phishing, they aim to steal data and undermine confidence in Taiwan’s government. Cyber espionage, ransomware, and influence operations are part of the digital offensive.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Treasury Department’s security might need a little more than just BeyondTrust. They’ve got a case of the Mondays… every day of the week!
Key Points:
- The U.S. Treasury Department was targeted in a cyber attack by alleged Chinese state-sponsored actors.
- CISA is on high alert but claims no other federal agencies were affected.
- BeyondTrust’s Remote Support SaaS system was the entry point for the attackers.
- China denies involvement in the breach, but U.S. sanctions a Chinese company for related activities.
- Taiwan reports a significant increase in sophisticated Chinese cyber attacks.
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