Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Through BeyondTrust Software
The US Treasury Department revealed a major security breach where suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers gained access through compromised BeyondTrust remote support software. The incident, currently under investigation by CISA and FBI, is part of a broader pattern of sophisticated cyber attacks targeting US government infrastructure.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury Through Third-Party Security Provider
The US Treasury Department revealed a major cybersecurity breach by Chinese state-sponsored hackers who gained access through BeyondTrust, a third-party security provider. The incident, classified as 'major,' prompted immediate response from federal agencies including the FBI and CISA.
Chinese State Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Using Stolen Security Key
The U.S. Treasury Department revealed a major cybersecurity breach in December by Chinese government-backed hackers who gained unauthorized access using a stolen vendor security key. While unclassified documents were compromised, officials report the threat has been contained with help from CISA.
China's Global Spy Network: How Beijing Turns Its Diaspora Into Intelligence Assets
Chinese authorities are orchestrating a vast intelligence-gathering operation by pressuring overseas Chinese nationals to act as informal agents. Through incentives and coercion, Beijing leverages family ties to collect sensitive information about foreign technologies, businesses and policies.
Critical Security Flaw Exposes Thousands of Four-Faith Routers to Remote Attacks
A high-severity vulnerability in Four-Faith routers allows attackers to execute system commands on over 15,000 exposed devices still using default credentials. Security researchers have observed active exploitation attempts in the wild, with no patches currently available from the manufacturer.
East Asia Leads Global Open Source AI Development Through COSCUP Innovation
East Asia emerges as a pivotal force in open source AI development, with Taiwan's COSCUP conference showcasing groundbreaking initiatives in Traditional Chinese AI and policy frameworks. The region's emphasis on linguistic diversity and sustainable ecosystem building offers valuable lessons for global AI development.
U.S. Allocates $3 Billion to Remove Chinese Telecom Equipment Over Security Concerns
The U.S. government is investing $3 billion to remove Chinese telecommunications equipment from American networks amid escalating cybersecurity threats. The initiative, part of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, aims to help telecom companies replace technology from manufacturers like Huawei and ZTE while protecting critical infrastructure.
Congress Eyes Ban on Chinese Drones, Raising Concerns Among American Users
A congressional push to restrict Chinese-made drones over security concerns threatens to disrupt crucial operations across U.S. sectors. From farming to emergency response, Americans who rely on affordable Chinese drone technology worry about the lack of comparable domestic alternatives.
China Blocks Swedish Prosecutors from Investigating Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Chinese authorities denied Swedish prosecutors access to a vessel suspected of damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, despite claims of cooperation. The incident involving the Yi Peng 3 ship has raised concerns among European officials about possible sabotage of critical infrastructure.
Smart Air Fryers Under Fire for Covert Data Collection and Privacy Concerns
Consumer watchdog Which? reveals popular smart kitchen appliances, including air fryers, are secretly collecting personal data and audio recordings without clear justification. The investigation found devices transmitting data to overseas servers, raising significant privacy concerns as British consumers prepare for holiday smart device purchases.