• Biden's $3B Cyber Smackdown: Ripping Out China's Backdoors & Trump's Hacked DMs

  • Dec 24 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Biden's $3B Cyber Smackdown: Ripping Out China's Backdoors & Trump's Hacked DMs

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  • This is your Tech Shield: US vs China Updates podcast.

    Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the latest in US cyber defenses against Chinese threats. It's been a wild few days, especially with President Joe Biden signing the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act just yesterday. This bill is a big deal, folks, and I'm excited to dive into the details.

    First off, let's talk about the "rip and replace" provision. This is a $3 billion program aimed at helping telecom firms remove and replace insecure Chinese networking equipment. It's a significant move, considering the recent incursions by Chinese-linked hackers. The initial investment was $1.9 billion back in 2020, but experts said that was nowhere near enough to address the vulnerability. So, this additional funding is a welcome boost[1].

    But that's not all. The NDAA also includes a provision that makes Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Networks (JFHQ-DODIN) responsible for defending the Pentagon's networks worldwide. This is a big deal, as it puts JFHQ-DODIN on par with the more offensive-minded Cyber National Mission Force.

    Now, let's talk about the bigger picture. The US and China are not having the kind of military discussions they need to be having about risks in space, cyber, and nuclear defense. This is a problem, folks. The Chinese government has been exploiting vulnerabilities in America's aging telecommunications infrastructure to target secret government systems. Hackers from the group "Salt Typhoon" have been able to access the personal communications of high-ranking officials, including President-elect Donald Trump[3][5].

    So, what's being done about it? Well, the Biden administration has been working to harden America's technology ecosystem against Chinese-made devices and software that may contain backdoors or hidden surveillance features. This includes bans and restrictions on products made by Hikvision, Dahua, and Hytera, as well as the social media platform TikTok.

    But here's the thing: the Trump administration is going to have to take a forceful stance against Chinese aggression. The personal targeting of Trump, his Cabinet, and senior government officials and their sources will require a strong response to deter future operations. And let's not forget about the sabotage efforts. Chinese agencies have been infiltrating American and allied critical infrastructure for the purposes of sabotage. This is a serious threat, folks, and it's only going to intensify as we approach 2027[5].

    So, there you have it. That's the latest on US cyber defenses against Chinese threats. It's a complex and ever-evolving landscape, but one thing is clear: the US needs to stay vigilant and proactive in the face of these threats. And that's a wrap for today, folks. Stay safe out there.

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