Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, has prompted the evacuation of over 900,000 people in the Philippines, particularly on Luzon Island, with the storm expected to make landfall in Aurora province. The typhoon, packing sustained winds of 185 kph and gusts up to 230 kph, has already caused work and class suspensions in several regions while the archipelago recovers from Typhoon Kalmaegi. Authorities have issued evacuation orders and redirected military personnel to assist with humanitarian efforts. The storm threatens to further strain disaster response as affected areas continue to provide aid for Kalmaegi survivors while also rebuilding communities.
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Cybersecurity experts are cautioning the public about a recent breach of a US state’s National Guard network by the Salt Typhoon cyber espionage group. The DoD revealed the group maintained access for almost a year, potentially accessing sensitive military and law enforcement data, including administrator credentials and network diagrams. This data theft included configuration files for critical national infrastructure organizations and state government agencies, raising concerns about potential follow-on attacks. The incident, part of a larger campaign linked to Chinese-backed hackers, highlights the group’s proficiency and the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures, including Zero Trust adoption and breach containment strategies across all US government networks.
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Chinese government hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have severely compromised U.S. telecommunications infrastructure, allowing them to intercept calls and texts. This breach, described as the worst in U.S. history, exploited systems used for domestic wiretapping, impacting major carriers and potentially millions of individuals. While end-to-end encrypted communications were likely protected, the hackers remain within U.S. systems, necessitating extensive remediation efforts, potentially involving complete equipment replacement. The extent of the damage, including metadata collection on numerous targets, remains concerning.
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John Q. Hosedrinker