Privacy Concerns Mount as DeepSeek AI Stores All User Data on Chinese Servers
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has revealed that all user data, including chat conversations and personal information, is being stored on mainland China servers. Privacy experts warn of serious risks under Chinese data-sharing laws, while users report content censorship on politically sensitive topics.
Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Restricts Sign-ups After Major Cyberattack Amid Rapid Growth
DeepSeek, a rising Chinese AI company, temporarily halts new user registrations following large-scale malicious attacks on its platform. The startup has recently overtaken ChatGPT in App Store downloads and gained attention for its cost-effective R1 model development.
Trump Dismantles DHS Cybersecurity Board Investigating Chinese Hacking Campaign
The Department of Homeland Security has dismissed all members of its Cyber Safety Review Board amid an ongoing investigation into Chinese telecom hacks known as Salt Typhoon. The controversial move, ordered by Trump's administration, has raised concerns about the future of critical cybersecurity oversight.
RedNote's Strategic US Push: Chinese Social Platform Courts American Influencers Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Chinese social media platform RedNote launches aggressive US influencer campaign to capture market share as TikTok faces potential ban. The platform's marketing strategy emphasizes cross-cultural exchange while navigating distinct content moderation approaches between Chinese and US markets.
FBI Launches Unprecedented Operation to Purge Chinese PlugX Malware from US Networks
In a groundbreaking cybersecurity operation, the FBI successfully removed dangerous Chinese PlugX malware from over 4,000 US computers by exploiting its self-delete function. Working with French authorities, the agency leveraged compromised command servers to cleanse infected systems nationwide.
Chinese Hackers Target Japan: 210 State-Backed Cyberattacks Expose Critical Infrastructure
A Chinese hacking group called Mirror Face has conducted over 200 sophisticated cyberattacks against Japanese government and private organizations between 2019-2024. The attacks, linked to China's Ministry of State Security, targeted aerospace, defense and technology sectors through malware-laden email campaigns.
Chinese Hackers Exploit Critical Ivanti Vulnerability in Sophisticated Attack Campaign
UNC5337, a Chinese threat group, has launched a new attack exploiting a critical vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure devices, deploying sophisticated malware tools. Over 2,000 ICS instances may be vulnerable across multiple countries, prompting urgent patching and security measures.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury: Major Security Incident Exposes Sensitive Documents
Chinese state-sponsored hackers successfully infiltrated US Treasury workstations through compromised BeyondTrust security credentials, stealing unclassified documents in a significant cybersecurity breach. The incident, discovered December 8, is part of a broader Chinese cyberespionage campaign and is under investigation by the FBI and CISA.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury via Software Exploit
Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated US Treasury systems by exploiting BeyondTrust software vulnerabilities, accessing workstations and unclassified documents. The major cybersecurity incident, potentially linked to the Salt Typhoon campaign, prompted immediate investigation by FBI and CISA.
White House Reveals Ninth Telecom Company Hit in Chinese State-Sponsored Cyberattack
The White House disclosed a ninth telecommunications company has been compromised in the Salt Typhoon cyber campaign, attributed to Chinese state hackers targeting D.C. area officials. Basic security lapses enabled attackers to breach networks, with one compromised admin account controlling over 100,000 routers.