Making the Argument with Nick Freitas How China Will Attack the US?
Sep 6, 2025
Michelle Iverson, a retired Army officer and DOD expert in cybersecurity, joins the discussion on China's potential threats to the United States. The conversation dives into the alarming integration of Chinese telecom in U.S. infrastructure and the risks of surveillance through Chinese equipment. They explore how AI could generate malware from U.S. data centers and assess strategic targets China might exploit, such as critical ports and power grids. The panel emphasizes the urgent need for stronger procurement policies and awareness to mitigate these threats.
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Telecom Is The Foundation Of Critical Infrastructure
- Telecommunications infrastructure is the critical backbone for all other sectors like power and water.
- Michelle Iverson warns that foreign control of telecom components creates systemic national security risk.
Huawei Gear Near Missile Bases
- John recounts Huawei equipping cellular networks near U.S. missile bases and special operations hubs.
- He explains low-cost deployments gave Huawei visibility into personnel movement and metadata the U.S. relies on.
AI Turns Metadata Into Actionable Intelligence
- Automated metadata analysis now lets adversaries infer intent without reading content.
- John notes AI removes the need for large human analyst teams to build link charts.
