Hackers tied to China’s People’s Liberation Army have gained access to over two dozen critical systems.
China’s cyber army is invading critical U.S. services![US-Alarmed-as-China-Hacks-Critical-Systems - PTS Computer Network Services USA & China Cybersecurity](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMjI1IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzAwIDIyNSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgc3R5bGU9ImZpbGw6I2NmZDRkYjtmaWxsLW9wYWNpdHk6IDAuMTsiLz48L3N2Zz4=)
How to protect against Chinese cyber attacks:
The government has advised companies to update passwords and enhanced supervision of accounts with elevated access privileges. Also, they suggest businesses implement multi-factor authentication methods.
For individuals to safeguard themselves they suggest:
– Regularly update and strengthen passwords, avoiding common words and phrases, and using a mix of characters, numbers, and symbols.
– Enable multi-factor authentication on all personal accounts, opting for app-based authenticators or physical security keys when available.
– Stay vigilant against phishing attempts by not clicking on suspicious links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
– Keep all software, including antivirus and operating systems, up to date with the latest security patches.
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