U.S. Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Forced Sale Law, Setting 2025 Deadline
A federal appeals court has affirmed legislation requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok to a U.S. company by January 2025 or face a nationwide ban. The ruling, which ByteDance plans to appeal, addresses national security concerns while sparking debates about free speech and international trade.
U.S. Officials Push for Encrypted Messaging After Major Telecom Hack
Federal authorities urge Americans to adopt encrypted messaging apps following 'Salt Typhoon' cyberattack that compromised major U.S. telecom companies. The China-linked breach exposed call metadata and communications of countless Americans, prompting officials to recommend encryption as the strongest defense.
Chinese Hackers Steal Metadata of Americans in Massive Telecom Breach
Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon has compromised personal metadata from at least eight U.S. telecommunications providers, accessing communications of senior officials and political figures. The breach exposed call details and location data, prompting new federal cybersecurity guidance and upcoming Senate hearings.
Chinese Hackers Target Japan with Revived ANEL Backdoor in Sophisticated Spear-Phishing Campaign
MirrorFace, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, has launched a new cyber espionage campaign against Japanese organizations using the resurrected ANEL backdoor malware. The sophisticated operation leverages spear-phishing emails with OneDrive links to deploy multiple backdoors, targeting individuals connected to Japan's national security.
Chinese State Hackers Infiltrate Major US Telecom Networks in Massive Espionage Campaign
A sophisticated Chinese hacking operation dubbed 'Salt Typhoon' has compromised eight US telecommunications companies, targeting high-ranking officials and political figures. The two-year campaign gained access to private communications while creating ongoing security risks that companies are still working to address.
China Halts Critical Metal Exports to US, Escalating Tech Trade War
China announced an immediate ban on exports of rare earth metals and materials crucial for semiconductor manufacturing to the US, citing national security concerns. The retaliatory move against US chip restrictions highlights China's dominance in critical materials and could severely impact US technology manufacturers.
U.S. Government Urges Shift to Encrypted Apps Following Major Chinese Cyberattack
Federal officials strongly recommend Americans adopt encrypted messaging apps after a massive Chinese espionage campaign compromised major U.S. telecommunications networks. The 'Salt Typhoon' breach exposed call records, conversations, and surveillance systems, prompting urgent cybersecurity guidance from CISA.
FBI Issues Alert Over Chinese Telecom Hacking Campaign Exposing U.S. Communications
A massive Chinese hacking operation dubbed 'Salt Typhoon' has compromised U.S. telecommunications networks, exposing call data and messages of American citizens. The FBI and international partners have issued urgent guidance while investigating the breach that specifically targeted government officials and law enforcement data.
Chinese Intelligence Agent Gets Prison Sentence in U.S. Espionage Case
A Florida resident has been sentenced to four years in prison for spying on behalf of China's Ministry of State Security. The case highlights growing concerns about Chinese espionage activities in the U.S., with over 55 cases identified across 20 states in recent years.
Google Files Lawsuit Over Stolen Pixel Chip Trade Secrets
Google is pursuing legal action against a former engineer accused of stealing confidential information about Pixel phone custom chips before joining a Chinese tech company. The lawsuit alleges thousands of files containing proprietary semiconductor designs and AI technology were downloaded prior to the employee's departure.