Cyber Security Headlines Taiwan semiconductor sector hacked, Salt Typhoon breaches National Guard, Congress ponders Stuxnet
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Jul 18, 2025 Chinese hackers have infiltrated Taiwan's semiconductor sector, using Cobalt Strike to cause chaos. Meanwhile, a breach of the National Guard's network by Salt Typhoon leads to stolen configurations. Congress is reviewing Stuxnet to address modern cyber threats to operational technology. Additionally, the podcast discusses innovative hacking techniques and a significant outage at Cloudflare that wasn't due to cyberattacks. With a spotlight on recent high-profile incidents, the growing cybercrime threat remains a pressing concern.
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Chinese Attacks on Taiwan Semiconductors
- Chinese state-sponsored groups launched spear phishing attacks using Cobalt Strike against Taiwan's semiconductor sector.
- Attacks targeted semiconductor firms, supply chains, and financial analysts through deceptive emails from fake graduate students.
Salt Typhoon Breaches National Guard
- The Salt Typhoon group infiltrated the U.S. National Guard network for nine months undetected.
- They stole network configs and admin credentials to potentially compromise other government networks.
Congress Eyes Stuxnet for OT Security
- U.S. Congress is investigating if Stuxnet can inform current critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
- The hearing includes longtime cybersecurity journalist Kim Zetter, highlighting Stuxnet's impact on Iran's nuclear facilities.
