Silk Typhoon Strikes Again: Chinese Cyber Espionage Expands Beyond US Treasury Raid
Silk Typhoon strikes again! This Chinese cyber-crew is like a bad sequel, continuing its espionage with stolen API keys. After the notorious US Treasury raid, they’re now targeting IT firms and local governments. With tactics evolving faster than a summer blockbuster, Silk Typhoon is proving to be the ultimate cyber-nemesis.
Hot Take:
Looks like Silk Typhoon has blown its way back into the spotlight—and not in a “let’s have a cup of tea and talk about the weather” kind of way. These cyber ninjas are back, flipping through our digital drawers with the same finesse as a cat burglar in a heist movie. But instead of catnip, they’re snatching API keys and cloud credentials. Time to batten down the cloud hatches, folks!
Key Points:
- Silk Typhoon, a Chinese cyber-espionage group, is linked to the US Treasury breach.
- The group has been using stolen API keys and cloud credentials for attacks since late 2024.
- Their targets include IT companies and government agencies, with a flair for US sanctions intel.
- Silk Typhoon, formerly known as Hafnium, previously wrecked havoc with Microsoft Exchange breaches.
- Microsoft reports Silk Typhoon exploiting multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in 2024.
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