"CISA, FBI, NSA Provide Tips For Countering China-Backed Cyber Threats"

The US Homeland Security Department's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint cybersecurity advisory on protection against cyber threats backed by China. The agencies have seen People's Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actors exploiting publicly known vulnerabilities to construct a broad network of compromised infrastructure. Threat actors have targeted public and private sector institutions worldwide, launching massive campaigns that exploit common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs). Over the last few years, a number of high-severity network device vulnerabilities gave cybercriminals the ability to exploit and gain access to vulnerable infrastructure devices. Furthermore, cyber defenders often overlook these devices as they try to maintain and keep up with software patching of Internet-facing services and endpoint devices. The government agencies urge critical infrastructure organizations to ensure their products and systems are always patched. Organizations are also encouraged to immediately remove or isolate infected devices as well as segment networks to prevent lateral movement. This article continues to discuss key points made in the joint advisory pertaining to countering China-backed cyber threats. 

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