CyberWire Daily China’s shadow over U.S. telecom networks.
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Jan 6, 2025 Tim Starks, Senior Reporter at CyberScoop, discusses the implications of a proposed United Nations cybercrime treaty and the U.S.'s cautious stance on it. He highlights potential misuse by authoritarian regimes and the challenges of treaty ratification. Starks also delves into the alarming hacking activities of Chinese groups impacting U.S. infrastructure, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies. Additionally, he touches on the rising threats targeting gamers and the critical importance of software upgrades for data protection.
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China's Hacking Campaigns
- Two major reports reveal China's escalating hacking campaigns, focusing on Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon.
- These attacks target US infrastructure and telecom companies, raising national security concerns.
Port Houston Attack
- A cybersecurity vendor flagged a Port Houston attack, but a misjudgment led to its dismissal.
- This happened right before the port's cybersecurity chief went to lunch at Whataburger.
Tenable Nessus Agent Update
- Update to the latest Nessus agent version or downgrade to a previous one.
- This is necessary to ensure plugin resets and address the offline issue during updates.