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A joint advisory issued by Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. has warned of a broad cyber espionage campaign undertaken by People's Republic of China (PRC)-affiliated threat actors targeting telecommunications providers. "Identified exploitations or compromises associated with these threat actors' activity align with existing weaknesses associated with victim infrastructure; no novel activity has been observed," government agencies said. U.S. officials told Tuesday that the threat actors are still lurking inside U.S. telecommunications networks about six months after an investigation into the intrusions commenced. Stay connected to Aashay Gupta, CISM, GCP for content related to Cybersecurity.    #LinkedIn #Cybersecurity #Cloudsecurity #AWS #GoogleCloud #Trends #informationprotection #Cyberthreats #CEH #ethicalhacker #hacking #cloudsecurity #productmanagement #cybersecurity #appsec #devsecops

Insightful article by Aditya Krishnan which is indeed a must read for all professionals #data #security #tech #academics #research

Why did the computer go to therapy? Because it had too many bytes from phishing attacks! 🐟💻 Washington Post says - “In their development of offensive cyber mass, the scale of their respective operational experience, their proven reach on cyber espionage and the clarity of their political direction and doctrinal thinking, China and Russia probably surpass all other states except the U.S.,” the report states While the US is still the world leader in Cyber, many other countries are bolstering their offensive prowess. You can read more here. https://lnkd.in/dp8BHTw

An interesting & insightful read on a trending topic as the need of the hour is to safeguard data for nations, firms & communities as it is the most strategic asset. The aim is to secure all the systems as the battle lines are drawn in the cyberspace . Read my publication Medium https://lnkd.in/eBrPDmT #datasecurity #cybersecurity #india #dataprotection #trends

⚠️ China’s cyber threat is escalating through a powerful alliance of private companies and government-backed entities. Bugcrowd’s CISO, ☁️ Trey Ford, sheds light on a growing and concerning trend: "In China, the collaboration between private firms and government-backed entities blurs the lines of privacy and trust, driving the rapid expansion of cyber-offensive capabilities." This evolving ecosystem is intensifying global cyber threats, making it critical for businesses and governments to rethink their cybersecurity strategies. 📖 Read more of Trey’s insightful commentary in the full article. https://lnkd.in/gQPe3qp6 #Cybersecurity #CISO #ChinaCyberThreat #Bugcrowd #TechInsights

When it comes to cyber, there is a lot of talk about what this means for domestic companies, but cyber is a geopolitical issue and needs to be thought of in terms of our both our national security and our position within the Asia-Pacific region. This article from Australian Strategic Policy Institute outlines steps Australia is taking, and can take to support ASEAN member-states's digital transformation and elevate cybersecurity as a central topic of regional discussion. Australian business would be wise to understand that greater cooperation in the high-tech sector with the region (while positive) may lead to increased vulnerability to cyber incidents. https://lnkd.in/gFWhY3RC

🚨 New Article: "The Dark Web Landscape Facing Taiwan - Understanding the Cyber Risks, Geopolitical Challenges, and Strategic Options for Taiwan" Taiwan’s importance in the global technology supply chain and critical industries makes it highly vulnerable to cyberattacks that often result in stolen data being exposed on the dark web. These breaches, affecting sectors like government and semiconductors, reveal systemic risks that are often overshadowed by broader discussions on regional geopolitical tensions. In this article we explore: 🔹 Insights from CyCraft Technology’s Taiwan Threat Trends report 🔹 TeamT5’s analysis of advanced threats, including Waterbear malware 🔹 DarkOwl’s findings on the dark web’s role in enabling cybercrime The article also highlights how Taiwan can strengthen its cybersecurity posture through public-private partnerships and international collaboration. Together, these efforts are essential for mitigating the risks of the dark web and protecting critical infrastructure. 📖 Read the full article to understand why Taiwan’s cybersecurity deserves more focused attention. And subscribe (for FREE) to CyberSec Taiwan's Substack newsletter for updates on all the latest Taiwan cybersecurity news and analysis: https://lnkd.in/gdA5G6g9 #CyberSecurity #Taiwan #DarkWeb #AI #cyberthreats #cyberattacks #cyber #semiconductor #telecommunications #technology #malware #DDoS

All too often I come across situations where organisations fail to grasp that using technology has a downside as well as an upside. Few organisations truly appreciated how technology usage expands the attack surface open to attack by adversaries. Get in contact to discuss our cyber & information security services. #burohappoldcybersecurity #burohappoldsecurity #burohappoldasvisory

With the socio-economic turmoil happening in China, analysts at CYJAX warn in their latest report that Chinese nation state actors will ramp up cyber espionage attempts in 2024 to give Chinese businesses a competitive edge. Learn more in this great write-up from Forbes 👇 #cybersecurity #threatintelligence https://lnkd.in/emfZjQtV

[The] hacking crew infiltrated a number of U.S. telecommunications companies as part of efforts to glean sensitive information. China has rejected the allegations. To counter the attacks, cybersecurity, and intelligence agencies have issued guidance on the best practices that can be adapted to harden enterprise networks[.] #APT #espionage #cybersecurity #nationalsecurity https://lnkd.in/gdCEnH3h