China - Security World Trend Now

China’s Digital Empowerment Strategy in Africa: Unraveling the Complexities of Offensive Cyber Operations

Emma Thompson1 year ago08 mins

## Chinese State-Sponsored Cyber Operations in Africa: Supporting Soft Power Efforts *By * Beijing’s soft power agenda in Africa has gained significant traction through technology-focused investments and offensive cyber operations. Chinese state-sponsored threat groups have targeted telecommunications, financial, and government organizations in Africa to support their geopolitical interests and shape the socio-political digital evolution of…

The Expanding Reach: China’s Tech Dominance in Africa Raises Concerns of Soft Power

Patel Maya1 year ago010 mins

Chinese Tech Dominance Raises Concerns About Surveillance in Africa Introduction Chinese companies are rapidly deploying technology across Africa, including in areas such as telecommunications, mobile payments, smart cities, and underwater fiber networks. While this investment brings potential economic benefits to the region, there are concerns about the surveillance capabilities that may come along with it….

The Rise of China’s Tech Empire in Africa: Unleashing Soft Power or Exploitation?

Emma Thompson1 year ago07 mins

Concerns over Chinese Technology Deployment in Africa Chinese companies have been rapidly deploying technology across Africa in sectors such as telecommunications, mobile payments, smart cities, and underwater fiber networks. While this technological advancement brings economic and infrastructure development to the region, there are growing concerns about the potential surveillance capabilities it provides to China. The…

The Escalating Cyber Warfare: China Accuses U.S. of a Decade-Long Campaign Against Huawei Servers

Nguyen Michael1 year ago010 mins

Mac Security Survey 2023: Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies of Mac Users Introduction In the fast-paced realm of technology, staying ahead of cybersecurity threats is of utmost importance. Mac users, often considering themselves immune to many security risks, tend to overlook vulnerabilities that can compromise their online safety. To shed light on this topic,…

The Escalating Battlefield of Cyber Warfare: China’s Accusation Against the U.S.

Emma Thompson1 year ago09 mins

Mac Security Survey 2023 Reveals Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies Among Users As technology continues to advance and transform our lives, the importance of internet security cannot be overstated. A recent survey on Mac security conducted in 2023 has shed light on the prevailing cybersecurity myths and online behavior inconsistencies among Mac users. The…

The Invasion from Within: Unmasking China’s Linux Backdoor Espionage Campaign

Nguyen Michael1 year ago010 mins

China-Linked Cyber Espionage Actor “Earth Lusca” Expands Operations with Linux Backdoor The Discovery of SprySOCKS Researchers at Trend Micro have identified a new cyber espionage campaign carried out by the China-linked threat actor “Earth Lusca.” The group, which has been active since at least 2021, has been targeting government organizations in Asia, Latin America, and…

China’s Aggressive Cyber Warfare Tactics: A Strategic Move Towards Kinetic Warfare Dominance

Nguyen Michael1 year ago010 mins

China‘s Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure: A Strategic Move? The US Department of Defense (DoD) has recently released its 2023 Cyber Strategy report, which highlights an increase in state-sponsored cyberattacks from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) targeting critical infrastructure that could impact military response. According to the DoD, these cyberattacks are part of a contingency…

Integrating the Rise of AI: China Accuses NSA of Hacking, AI Jailbreaks, and the Emergence of Netography

Morgan Sarah1 year ago012 mins

Cybercrime In Other News: China Blames NSA for Hack, AI Jailbreaks, Netography Spin-Off Netography spins off new stealth company Netography, a network security company, has announced the spin-off of a new stealth company led by cybersecurity expert Barrett Lyon. The spin-off received seed investment from Mango Capital and will maintain a close relationship with Netography….

China’s Stance on iPhones in Government Agencies: A Step Towards Openness and Potential Challenges Ahead

Emma Thompson1 year ago08 mins

China Says No Law Banning iPhone Use in Govt Agencies In recent weeks, media reports have circulated claiming that China has banned its officials from using iPhones due to suspected security issues. However, China‘s foreign ministry has denied these claims, stating that there is no law, regulation, or policy prohibiting the purchase and use of…

Unveiling the Shadow: China’s Prolonged Cyber Siege on Asia’s National Grid

Emma Thompson1 year ago09 mins

A Chinese Threat Actor Breaches Asian National Power Grid, Highlighting Cybersecurity Concerns An Unprecedented Attack A Chinese threat actor associated with the Winnti Group, also known as APT41 or Bronze Atlas, successfully breached the national power grid of an unnamed Asian country earlier this year. The group, which has been linked to cyber espionage activities…