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Risky Business
Risky Business #766 – China hacks America's lawful intercept systems
Oct 16, 2024
This week, Casey Hill, the Director of Product Management at Panther, dives into the future of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). He critiques the outdated practice of dumping data into lakes without proper management. Casey highlights the vulnerabilities in lawful intercept systems, particularly concerning recent Chinese espionage. The conversation also touches on emerging cyber threats, including innovative malware and the evolving strategies of cybercriminals, while emphasizing the need for structured data management in cybersecurity.
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- Chinese hackers' infiltration into American telecom lawful intercept systems raises urgent counterintelligence concerns about government surveillance and foreign adversaries' capabilities.
- The recent data breach at the Internet Archive affecting over 30 million users underscores the evolving strategies of cybercriminals and the impact of political motivations behind attacks.
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The show kicks off with the host discussing a recent break taken during school holidays, before diving into a comprehensive update on the latest security news. A prominent story involves Chinese APT actors gaining access to components of American telecommunications technology, with implications for counterintelligence and lawful interception practices. The discussion emphasizes the significance of distinguishing between the use of intercepted data for lawful purposes versus potential malicious use, underscoring concerns about both government surveillance and the capabilities of foreign adversaries. Detail about the complexity of accessing various telecommunication interception systems further illustrates the challenges intelligence agencies face in protecting sensitive information.
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