The President's Daily Brief

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 4th, 2024: China's Deep Cyber Infiltration Of US Networks & Cuba In Disarray

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Dec 5, 2024
U.S. intelligence warns of a deep cyber threat from China, urging citizens to secure private communications. The attack has disrupted telecommunications and exposed critical information. Meanwhile, Cuba faces a chaotic energy crisis as its national power grid collapses, leaving millions without electricity. The country's economic woes and fuel shortages worsen the situation, highlighting the dire state of its infrastructure.
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ADVICE

Encrypted Messaging

  • Use encrypted messaging apps for private communications.
  • This protects against Chinese hackers who breached US telecoms.
INSIGHT

Cyberattack Insight

  • Chinese operatives breached US telecom companies, exposing millions to data theft.
  • Hackers accessed call records and live calls, including those of political leaders.
ANECDOTE

Trump Call Interception

  • Hackers intercepted a call between Donald Trump and an advisor during the election.
  • Officials claim the hack wasn't meant to influence election results but for espionage.
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