Silent Data Theft: South Korea Battles Chinese Tech Security Threats
South Korea faces escalating cybersecurity risks as Chinese technology products secretly harvest and transfer user data abroad. Security experts have identified multiple threat vectors, from embedded hardware backdoors to compromised mobile apps, raising concerns about national security implications.
State-Sponsored Hackers Form Dangerous Alliance with Cybercriminals
Security researchers uncover growing collaboration between nation-state hackers and cybercrime groups, with Russia, China, and Iran sharing tools and infrastructure. This unprecedented partnership makes attacks more sophisticated and harder to trace, combining state-level capabilities with criminal monetization tactics.
HMPV Disinformation Fuels Anti-China Sentiment and Pandemic Fears
A surge of misleading social media posts about human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has sparked unfounded fears of new lockdowns and discrimination against Chinese communities. Health experts affirm cases remain at normal seasonal levels while warning against viral misinformation that could undermine trust in public health responses.
Counterfeit Seagate Hard Drives from Chinese Chia Mining Operations Spark Global Scandal
A major fraud scheme involving counterfeit Seagate hard drives with falsified usage records has been traced to defunct Chinese cryptocurrency mining operations. The scandal has affected customers across multiple countries, prompting varied responses from retailers while Seagate launches an investigation.
South Korea Bans DeepSeek AI Chatbot from Schools Over Data Privacy Risks
South Korean education officials have implemented an immediate nationwide ban on DeepSeek's AI chatbot across educational institutions due to privacy and security concerns. The controversial decision stems from worries about the platform's data collection practices and storage of information on Chinese servers.
US Lawmakers Move to Ban Chinese AI App DeepSeek from Government Devices
A bipartisan bill aims to prohibit federal employees from using DeepSeek on government devices due to national security concerns about data collection by China. The legislation follows discoveries of code that could transmit user data to China Telecom and mirrors similar restrictions in other countries.
Chinese CDN Exploits AWS and Azure in Massive Cloud Infrastructure Abuse Scheme
Investigation reveals Funnull, a Chinese CDN, is misusing AWS and Azure cloud services to host scam websites through deceptive IP address cycling. The scheme involves over 1,400 rented IPs used for investment scams and fake gambling operations, highlighting growing challenges in cloud security.
Trump's Tariffs Set to Disrupt Chinese E-commerce Giants' Tax-Free Import Strategy
Former President Trump's new executive orders target the 'de minimis' rule allowing duty-free imports under $800, directly impacting Chinese retailers Temu and Shein. The policy shift could reshape online retail as companies scramble to adapt their business models and established U.S. marketplaces stand to benefit.
U.S. Navy Bans DeepSeek AI Over Chinese Data Security Risks
The U.S. Navy has banned personnel from using DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, citing security concerns over data collection and storage practices. The restriction reflects growing military caution around foreign AI tools and aligns with broader investigations into DeepSeek by international authorities.
Critical Security Breach Exposes DeepSeek AI's Internal Database and User Data
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek suffered a major security breach, exposing over 1 million database log entries containing sensitive user data and system information. The vulnerability, discovered by Wiz Research, revealed chat histories, API keys and operational details before being quickly patched.