The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 31st, 2024: Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury & The Taliban's Campaign Of 'Gender Apartheid'
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Dec 31, 2024 State-backed Chinese hackers have infiltrated U.S. Treasury networks, stealing sensitive documents and exposing major cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, the Taliban enforces extreme measures against women in Afghanistan, intensifying a campaign of 'gender apartheid' by banning education and employment. The stark contrast between the regime's promises and the harsh realities faced by women highlights a grave humanitarian crisis.
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Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury
- State-backed Chinese hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department, stealing sensitive documents.
- This is the latest in a series of cyberattacks linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Salt Typhoon Fallout Continues
- This incident follows the Salt Typhoon hack, which compromised major U.S. telecommunications companies.
- The hackers potentially accessed data from millions of Americans and intercepted communications of political leaders.
Taliban's Gender Apartheid
- The Taliban issued new decrees restricting women's visibility in Afghanistan.
- This is part of their ongoing "gender apartheid" campaign, erasing women from public life.