Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: China breaches US National Guard
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Jul 16, 2025 A stunning breach by Salt Typhoon has compromised a US National Guard, raising alarms in cybersecurity. Meanwhile, Ukrainian hackers have launched a bold attack, wiping servers of a Russian drone manufacturer. The UK is on the move, relocating Afghans involved in a data leak. Adding to the intrigue, Microsoft is outsourcing some US government work to China, stirring discussions about trust and security in technology. Each of these incidents paints a vivid picture of the ever-evolving landscape of global cybersecurity threats.
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China's Cyber Influence on US Systems
- Chinese APT group Salt Typhoon breached a US state's National Guard for nine months, linked to China's Ministry of State Security.
- Microsoft uses Chinese engineers to troubleshoot US Defense systems, with concerns about lack of oversight by US staff.
UK Relocates Afghans After Data Leak
- The UK relocated thousands of Afghans after a 2023 Ministry of Defence data leak exposing over 33,000 personal records.
- The government spent over £2 billion on relocating more than 20,000 affected individuals.
Ukrainian Hackers Hit Russian Drone Maker
- Ukrainian hacktivist groups wiped servers of Russian drone maker Gaskar after stealing 47 terabytes of technical data.
- The attack halted drone production and compromised extensive Russian UAV and gas company information.