The President's Daily Brief July 25th, 2025: Chinese Hackers Breach US Nuclear Weapons Agency & Zelensky Backs Down
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Jul 25, 2025 Chinese hackers have alarmingly breached a U.S. agency linked to nuclear weapons, raising serious security concerns. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky faces backlash, prompting a surprising shift in his anti-corruption stance amid mass protests. The podcast also reveals troubling allegations about the Voice of America potentially colluding with Chinese officials for favorable coverage. Additionally, Iran's nuclear practices are under scrutiny, as it agrees to cooperate with U.N. watchdogs while withholding access to critical sites.
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China's Major Cybersecurity Breach
- Chinese hackers exploited a SharePoint vulnerability to breach over 400 U.S. and international agencies.
- The breach included the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration, showing China's growing cyber sophistication.
Immediate Security Patching Needed
- Organizations using Microsoft SharePoint should immediately install new security updates.
- Failing to patch will likely lead to further targeted cyber attacks by threat actors.
Zelensky Backs Down on Reforms
- Zelensky reversed an anti-corruption law amid mass public protests and EU criticism.
- This demonstrates how domestic and international pressure can influence Ukraine's reform policies during wartime.