To Catch a Thief: China’s Rise to Cyber Supremacy Ep 9: The New Frontline
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May 29, 2025 In this enlightening discussion, cybersecurity expert Jim Lewis, China consultant Dakota Carey, and senior advisor Matt Turpin delve into the alarming infiltration of Chinese hackers into U.S. critical infrastructure. They highlight the urgent implications for national security and discuss the looming military tensions in Taiwan. Topics include the growing cyber threats, the significance of AI security, and the need for collective action against vulnerabilities. The conversation paints a chilling picture of the digital battlefield, stressing that proactive measures are essential to counter these risks.
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Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Impact
- The Colonial Pipeline cyber attack in May 2021 caused a five-day shutdown impacting the eastern U.S. economy.
- It revealed our vulnerabilities and showed China the chaos possible from such digital disruptions.
China Inside U.S. Infrastructure
- Chinese hackers are inside hundreds of U.S. critical infrastructure systems right now, including pipelines and utilities.
- This infiltration isn't hypothetical; it's a real and ongoing threat to national security.
China's Unrestricted Warfare Doctrine
- China's military doctrine "unrestricted warfare" targets civilian infrastructure to weaken U.S. will without direct military confrontation.
- They aim to disrupt power, banking, transportation, and communications to deter U.S. military and citizen resolve.
