In a recent interview, Kevin Mandia, CEO of cybersecurity firm Mandiant, warns that China's network attacks are so pervasive and sophisticated that some victims may not even realize they have been impacted. Mandia also suggests that manipulating elections through misinformation may be easier than hacking.
The Breakdown
As China's cyber espionage efforts continue to evolve and expand, the ability to detect and defend against their attacks becomes increasingly challenging. This highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures and vigilance in protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive information.
China's hacking collective, Volt Typhoon, has caught the attention of national security officials due to their prepositioning in critical systems. Their reliance on stolen administrator credentials and "living-off-the-land techniques" make it difficult to uncover their activities. China's proficiency in zero-day exploits and its potential to disrupt elections through disinformation campaigns pose significant threats to national security.
