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China to increase protections against hacking for key industries

Reuters · 1y ago

China to increase protections against hacking for key industries

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has unveiled a plan to enhance data security in the country's industrial sector, aiming to mitigate major risks by the end of 2026. The move comes amid rising concerns over cyberattacks and industrial espionage between China and the United States. The plan includes strengthening risk self-examination and adopting precise management and protective measures. Over 45,000 companies in China's industrial sector, including the top 10% in terms of revenue in each province, will be subject to protective measures such as emergency drills simulating ransomware attacks. The plan also includes data security training and talent cultivation efforts.

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The government is now monitoring online stores in games like Roblox and Fortnite for their 'buyer beware' approach

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

The government is now monitoring online stores in games like Roblox and Fortnite for their 'buyer beware' approach

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has highlighted the increasing value of in-game currencies like V-Bucks and the lack of consumer protections in the gaming industry. While financial services traditionally provide protections for customers, gaming services often prioritize a "buyer beware" approach. The report emphasizes the financial risks faced by unsuspecting parents as their children make purchases on games like Fortnite and Roblox. The rise in gaming asset values has also led to an increase in hacking attempts, account theft, and scams. The CFPB calls for greater consumer protections in the gaming industry.

In Beijing, Dutch PM Mark Rutte raises cyberespionage with China's Xi Jinping

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

In Beijing, Dutch PM Mark Rutte raises cyberespionage with China's Xi Jinping

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has discussed a cyberespionage incident attributed to China during talks with President Xi Jinping. Dutch intelligence agency MIVD last month identified cyber spies gaining access to a military network, part of a larger trend of Chinese political espionage against the Netherlands and its allies. The Dutch government publicly attributed the cyberespionage to China for the first time. This comes as tensions between Beijing and Western countries increase over issues of cyber espionage and the restriction of high-tech exports to China. Western intelligence agencies have been sounding the alarm on Chinese state-backed hacking activity.

Microsoft Exposes How Hackers Stole Email Signing Key

Robots · 1y ago

Microsoft Exposes How Hackers Stole Email Signing Key

Microsoft has detailed how a China-backed hacking group stole an email signing key, granting unauthorized access to U.S. government email accounts. The breach was due to multiple issues, including a system crash, undetected key exposure, and compromised user credentials. This highlights cybersecurity challenges even for large organizations. Emphasis should be on enhancing network security policies to prevent future breaches. Microsoft faced an espionage campaign in July, where hackers accessed unclassified emails of U.S. government officials, including high-profile figures. The exact method used by the intruders to hack into Microsoft remains unknown.

UK blames China for massive breach of voter data

TechCrunch · 1y ago

UK blames China for massive breach of voter data

The U.K. government has accused China of being responsible for a cyberattack in 2021 that compromised the personal information of millions of U.K. voters. The deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, stated that the U.K. government will take strong action against China if its interests are threatened. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said it is highly likely that Chinese hackers accessed and stole emails and data from the electoral register during the breach. The NCSC warned that China could use the stolen data for espionage and repression. In addition, it was revealed that a China-backed hacking group attempted to target U.K. lawmakers' email accounts in 2021, but these attacks were mitigated by parliamentary authorities.

US, UK accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions of people

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US, UK accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions of people

US and British officials have accused China of carrying out a widespread cyberespionage campaign targeting millions of individuals and companies, including lawmakers, academics, journalists, and defense contractors. The hacking group, known as Advanced Persistent Threat 31 (APT31), is allegedly linked to China's Ministry of State Security. The aim of the hacking operation was to suppress critics, compromise government institutions, and steal trade secrets. Seven alleged Chinese hackers have been indicted in the US, while the UK has accused APT31 of hacking British lawmakers and an electoral watchdog. China has dismissed the allegations as unfounded.

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

State-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been utilizing tools from Microsoft-backed OpenAI to enhance their hacking skills and deceive their targets, according to a report by Microsoft. The report states that hacking groups affiliated with Russian military intelligence, Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the Chinese and North Korean governments have been using language models to refine their hacking campaigns. As a result, Microsoft has imposed a ban on state-backed hacking groups from using its AI products. Concerns about the misuse of AI technology for cyber espionage have been raised by cybersecurity officials in the West.

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

Reuters · 1y ago

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

According to a report by Microsoft, state-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been using OpenAI's tools to improve their hacking techniques. These hackers are utilizing large language models, also known as AI, to develop more convincing emails and generate content for spear-phishing campaigns. In response, Microsoft has implemented a ban on state-backed hacking groups accessing its AI products. The use of AI tools by hackers raises concerns about the potential misuse and abuse of the technology.

Industry video game actors pass agreement with studios for AI security - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7d ago

Industry video game actors pass agreement with studios for AI security - The Economic Times

Hollywood video game voice and motion capture actors, represented by SAG-AFTRA, have reached a new contract with video game studios, ending a nearly year-long strike. The agreement focuses on AI protections, ensuring ethical AI use, consent requirements, and safety measures for performers. It also includes pay increases over the upcoming years. This development highlights broader industry calls for legislative protections, such as the NO FAKES Act, against unauthorized AI replicas of individuals' likenesses and voices.

Apple set for biggest revenue jump in two years

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Apple set for biggest revenue jump in two years

Apple is set to report its biggest quarterly revenue increase in two years, buoyed by strong iPhone demand, particularly in China. The spotlight will be on the company's commentary regarding its fiscal first quarter, particularly with regards to the success of the iPhone 16 series and Apple Intelligence. Investors are concerned that the slow rollout of Apple Intelligence could delay a highly anticipated sales boost. Despite competition from Huawei and other domestic players in key markets like Europe and China, Apple is expected to announce a 3.8% increase in iPhone sales for the quarter.

China issues bounty for hackers it says are linked to Taiwan

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

China issues bounty for hackers it says are linked to Taiwan

The Chinese city of Guangzhou has issued bounties for over 20 alleged hackers, accused of cyberattacks linked to Taiwan's government. Chinese authorities claim these hackers targeted sectors like military, aerospace, and technology in China and its regions. Accusations suggest cooperation between Taiwan and US agencies to undermine China. In response, Taiwan dismissed these claims as false, asserting China's attempt to deflect attention from scrutiny over its alleged hacking activities in Europe.

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