• Buckle Up, Buttercup: US Slaps Down China's Cyber Shenanigans in Epic Telecom Tussle

  • Dec 19 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Buckle Up, Buttercup: US Slaps Down China's Cyber Shenanigans in Epic Telecom Tussle

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  • This is your US-China CyberPulse: Defense Updates podcast.

    Hey there, I'm Ting, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the latest US-China CyberPulse. Buckle up, because it's been a wild few days.

    So, let's dive right in. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just dropped some major news. They're mandating telecom security upgrades to counter cyber threats from China. Yep, you heard that right - China. According to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, "the cybersecurity of our nation's communications critical infrastructure is essential to promoting national security, public safety, and economic security." No kidding.

    This move comes after a top US security agency confirmed that foreign actors, state-sponsored by the People's Republic of China, infiltrated at least eight US communications companies, compromising sensitive systems and exposing vulnerabilities in critical telecommunications infrastructure. T-Mobile's network was among the systems compromised in this major Chinese cyber espionage operation. Yikes.

    But that's not all. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a proposed rule restricting sensitive data transfers to China and other adversary countries. This means US businesses holding restricted data will have to adopt cybersecurity plans meeting the standards set out in the proposed rule or be barred from using Chinese employees or vendors to work with restricted data. Talk about a crackdown.

    And if you thought that was it, think again. The FBI and CISA just released a joint statement on the People's Republic of China targeting commercial telecommunications infrastructure. It turns out PRC-affiliated actors have compromised networks at multiple telecommunications companies to enable the theft of customer call records data and the compromise of private communications of individuals involved in government or political activity. Not cool, China.

    Now, I know what you're thinking - what's the US doing to fight back? Well, the DOJ's proposed rule is just one part of a broader effort to secure the nation's communications infrastructure. The FCC's new measures are another step in the right direction. And let's not forget about the private sector initiatives and international cooperation efforts underway to combat these threats.

    So, there you have it - the latest US-China CyberPulse. It's been a wild ride, but one thing's for sure - the US is taking Chinese cyber threats seriously, and it's about time. Stay safe out there, folks.

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