HN51 - Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury AND 3M Fake GitHub Stars Exposed

In this episode, we dive deep into two explosive cybersecurity stories making headlines right now: a major breach at the U.S. Treasury Department allegedly carried out by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, and the discovery of over 3.1 million fake stars on GitHub used to boost malicious repositories. We'll explore how third-party vendor BeyondTrust and telecom hacks tie into this growing wave of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and discuss how manipulative tactics on GitHub can sneak malware into widespread use. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just curious about the rising tide of global cyber threats, this episode will give you an in-depth look at how these hacks happen and why they matter.   Stay informed, stay alert, and learn about the latest vulnerabilities, breaches, and protective measures you can take. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more cybersecurity breakdowns! #Cybersecurity #DataBreach #USTreasuryHack #ChineseHackers #SaltTyphoon #APTGroups #BeyondTrust #GitHub #FakeStars #Malware #CyberThreats #NetworkSecurity #NationStateHackers #APISecurity #SupplyChainAttack #DarkReading #BleepingComputer #Encryption #SoftwareDevelopment #TechNews #HackingUpdate #ZeroDay #Phishing #InformedSecurity #ExploitBrokers   👍 Enjoyed the episode? Give it a like and share your thoughts in the comments below!   🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things cybersecurity and tech.   Listen to our podcast on:   Apple Podcasts Spotify And wherever you get your podcasts!   Show Notes: https://exploitbrokers.com/podcasts/hn51   📢 Connect with us:   Newsletter: https://follow.exploitbrokers.com Twitter: @ExploitBrokers Medium: https://medium.com/@exploitbrokers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exploitbrokers 🔗 References & Sources * US Treasury Hacked: https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/chinese-state-hackers-breach-us-treasury-department * Github Fake Stars: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-31-million-fake-stars-on-github-projects-used-to-boost-rankings/

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