Ting's Tea: China's Cyber Stunts, GPUGate Malware, and Patching Panic!

This is your China Hack Report: Daily US Tech Defense podcast.Hey there, tech enthusiasts It's Ting here, and let's dive into the latest China-linked cyber activities affecting US interests. The past 24 hours have been wild, so buckle up!Chinese hackers have been getting bolder, and just yesterday, they breached a major U.S. law firm using a zero-day exploit. Chris Riotta from BankInfoSecurity reports that this attack compromised attorney email accounts, likely tied to ongoing Chinese-linked operations. Meanwhile, another group, known as Storm-2603, has been using the Velociraptor IR tool in ransomware attacks for persistent network access.In the realm of malware, a new variant called "GPUGate" uses GPUs to evade defenses. This sophisticated approach highlights the growing threat landscape. Additionally, researchers identified a campaign weaponizing the open-source Nezha tool to deliver Gh0st RAT malware. This campaign is attributed to suspected Chinese threat actors.Emergency patches have been issued by Oracle for its E-Business Suite, addressing a critical vulnerability exploited by the Graceful Spider threat actor. And, in a move to secure critical infrastructure, CISA has warned about actively exploited vulnerabilities, urging immediate patching.Recently, the U.S. government added several Chinese entities to its Entity List for supplying military drone parts to Iran and its proxies. This highlights the complexity of global cyber threats and the need for robust defenses.So, how can you stay safe? CISA recommends applying patches as soon as possible, disabling unnecessary ports and protocols, and implementing a centralized patch management system. Stay vigilant, and remember, every click counts!Thanks for tuning in Don't forget to subscribe for more updates on China's cyber landscape. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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