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China's Cyber Spies Lurk in US Infrastructure: 2025 Threat Landscape Heats Up!
- 2025/01/02
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This is your Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege podcast.
Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. It's January 2, 2025, and we're diving straight into the latest on Chinese cyber operations targeting US infrastructure.
Over the past few days, we've seen a surge in sophisticated attacks, particularly from the People's Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored actors. According to the Department of Homeland Security's 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment, these actors have been pre-positioning cyber exploitation and attack capabilities for disruptive or destructive cyber attacks against US critical infrastructure[3].
One notable campaign, known as Volt Typhoon, has gained access to the IT environments of multiple critical infrastructure organizations over the last several years, targeting lifeline sectors such as communications, energy, transportation, and water and wastewater sectors[3]. These compromises have provided PRC cyber actors with broad access and insight into sensitive and proprietary data across an array of US critical infrastructure networks.
Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Co-Founder and CEO of SecurityScorecard, forecasts that nation-state espionage will continue to lurk beneath the surface of US infrastructure in 2025, with China targeting more US infrastructure systems through hidden network access points, particularly in compromised routers[1]. This passive infiltration strategy underscores the urgent need for vigilant monitoring of infrastructure vulnerabilities.
In response to these threats, the US government is taking steps to protect critical infrastructure and reduce system vulnerabilities. Regulatory pressures are intensifying, with potential software bans on the horizon for programs with known security flaws[1]. Organizations are being held responsible for thoroughly evaluating their software selections and supplier partnerships.
Cybersecurity experts emphasize the importance of managed detection and response (MDR) providers to help offset the challenges posed by sophisticated cyber threats. Jeff Le, VP of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy at SecurityScorecard, notes that the next US presidential administration will face a surge in cyber aggression from nation-states, including China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea[1].
As we move forward in 2025, it's crucial for organizations to rethink their risk management strategies and prioritize the security of their supply chains. The DHS warns that domestic and foreign adversaries will continue to pose threats to the integrity of US critical infrastructure, and it's up to us to stay ahead of these threats.
That's all for today's episode of Dragon's Code. Stay secure, and we'll catch you in the next one.
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Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege. It's January 2, 2025, and we're diving straight into the latest on Chinese cyber operations targeting US infrastructure.
Over the past few days, we've seen a surge in sophisticated attacks, particularly from the People's Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored actors. According to the Department of Homeland Security's 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment, these actors have been pre-positioning cyber exploitation and attack capabilities for disruptive or destructive cyber attacks against US critical infrastructure[3].
One notable campaign, known as Volt Typhoon, has gained access to the IT environments of multiple critical infrastructure organizations over the last several years, targeting lifeline sectors such as communications, energy, transportation, and water and wastewater sectors[3]. These compromises have provided PRC cyber actors with broad access and insight into sensitive and proprietary data across an array of US critical infrastructure networks.
Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Co-Founder and CEO of SecurityScorecard, forecasts that nation-state espionage will continue to lurk beneath the surface of US infrastructure in 2025, with China targeting more US infrastructure systems through hidden network access points, particularly in compromised routers[1]. This passive infiltration strategy underscores the urgent need for vigilant monitoring of infrastructure vulnerabilities.
In response to these threats, the US government is taking steps to protect critical infrastructure and reduce system vulnerabilities. Regulatory pressures are intensifying, with potential software bans on the horizon for programs with known security flaws[1]. Organizations are being held responsible for thoroughly evaluating their software selections and supplier partnerships.
Cybersecurity experts emphasize the importance of managed detection and response (MDR) providers to help offset the challenges posed by sophisticated cyber threats. Jeff Le, VP of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy at SecurityScorecard, notes that the next US presidential administration will face a surge in cyber aggression from nation-states, including China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea[1].
As we move forward in 2025, it's crucial for organizations to rethink their risk management strategies and prioritize the security of their supply chains. The DHS warns that domestic and foreign adversaries will continue to pose threats to the integrity of US critical infrastructure, and it's up to us to stay ahead of these threats.
That's all for today's episode of Dragon's Code. Stay secure, and we'll catch you in the next one.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta