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    Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Halts New Registrations After Major Cyberattack

    January 27, 2025 • 1 min read

    DeepSeek, a rising Chinese AI company that recently surpassed ChatGPT in App Store downloads, faces service disruption from large-scale attacks. The startup's cost-effective approach and recent R1 model launch have positioned it as a formidable competitor to established AI leaders.

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    Chinese WiFi Routers Face Potential US Ban Following TikTok Crackdown

    January 26, 2025 • 1 min read

    U.S. officials are targeting Chinese-made WiFi routers, particularly TP-Link devices, as the next potential security threat following TikTok legislation. Congressional leaders warn of cybersecurity risks and data collection concerns, with TP-Link controlling 65% of the U.S. router market.

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    Sophisticated PNGPlug Malware Campaign Targets Chinese-Speaking Regions

    January 21, 2025 • 1 min read

    Security researchers uncover a sophisticated cyber attack using PNGPlug loader to deploy ValleyRAT malware through deceptive software installers. The campaign, attributed to the Silver Fox group, specifically targets Chinese speakers in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China with advanced malware delivery techniques.

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    Digital Diplomacy Through Memes: Americans Find Unexpected Haven on Chinese App RedNote Amid TikTok Ban

    January 18, 2025 • 1 min read

    As TikTok faces a US ban, over 700,000 Americans have flocked to Chinese lifestyle app RedNote, creating an unexpected cultural bridge through humor and shared interests. Chinese users playfully welcome 'TikTok refugees' with language lessons, memes, and requests for 'cat tax' payments.

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    U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Firm Over Major Government and Telecom Hacks

    January 18, 2025 • 1 min read

    The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a Chinese cybersecurity company and hacker linked to major breaches of government systems and telecommunications networks. The actions target actors connected to the Silk Typhoon group's infiltration of Treasury workstations and the largest telecommunications hack in U.S. history.

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    Chinese Hackers Breach Treasury Secretary's Computer in Major Security Breach

    January 17, 2025 • 1 min read

    Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's computer and those of two senior deputies, accessing thousands of unclassified files. The breach, discovered in December through a BeyondTrust software vulnerability, targeted information on sanctions and foreign investments.

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    US to Ban Chinese and Russian Auto Tech Over National Security Concerns

    January 15, 2025 • 1 min read

    The U.S. Department of Commerce announced major restrictions on Chinese and Russian automotive technology, citing cybersecurity risks in modern connected vehicles. The ban targets vehicle connectivity and automated driving systems starting 2027, amid growing concerns about data security and foreign influence.

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    US Unveils Sweeping Controls on Global AI Chip Exports

    January 14, 2025 • 1 min read

    The Biden administration introduces new framework restricting advanced AI chip exports, allowing unrestricted access to key allies while imposing strict caps on other nations. The controversial policy aims to maintain US technological advantage but faces industry pushback over potential impact on innovation and supply chains.

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    Chinese Hacker Group Launches Major Cyber Espionage Campaign Against Japanese Government and Industry

    January 13, 2025 • 1 min read

    A Chinese state-linked hacker group called Mirror Face has conducted over 200 cyberattacks against Japanese government agencies and corporations between 2019-2024. The sophisticated phishing campaign targeted sensitive information related to national security, aerospace, and semiconductor industries.

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    Federal Ban on TP-Link Routers Could Disrupt US Home and Business Networks

    January 12, 2025 • 1 min read

    Federal agencies are investigating Chinese networking giant TP-Link over cybersecurity concerns, potentially affecting 65% of US router users. The proposed ban could force millions to transition to pricier alternatives while raising broader questions about US-China trade relations and network security standards.

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