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China’s Disruptive Cyberattacks

August 15, 2023
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Amid escalating tensions surrounding Taiwan, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly issued a stark warning that the Chinese government might resort to destructive or disruptive cyberattacks on critical American infrastructure, including pipelines and railroads, if the U.S. becomes involved in a potential Taiwan invasion.

Speaking at the DEF CON security conference alongside TSA administrator David Pekoske, Easterly emphasized the seriousness of the threat from China, confirming concerns raised by White House officials regarding the potential for devastating cyberattacks during a Taiwan invasion. Easterly’s remarks underscore the urgent need to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and encourage collaboration within the hacker community.

Easterly’s candid assessment highlighted China’s evolving cyber capabilities, which have shifted from traditional espionage and data theft to potential disruption and destruction of critical systems.

She pointed out that Chinese state-sponsored actors have demonstrated a shift toward utilizing native computer processes for infiltration, aiming at causing disruption rather than stealing information. This change in tactics raises concerns about the potential for future cyberattacks that could cripple essential infrastructure.

CISA’s call to prepare for potential cyber disruptions aligns with warnings from the intelligence community and emphasizes the need for vigilance and readiness in the face of escalating cyber threats. Easterly and Pekoske both stressed the urgency of the situation, noting that time is of the essence in responding to evolving threats.

The recent examples of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and alleged high-altitude balloon incidents allegedly involving China serve as reminders of the importance of pragmatic preparedness and unity among the American people to effectively counter cyberattacks and safeguard critical infrastructure.

Reference:
  • China would consider attacks on US railroads, pipelines if it invades Taiwan, Easterly says
Tags: August 2023ChinaCISACyber NewsCyber News 2023CyberattackCybersecurityGovernmentInfrastructureTaiwanUSAVulnerabilities
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