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Frontier AI race tightens as rivals close in on U.S. lead
politics-and-policy17 days ago

Frontier AI race tightens as rivals close in on U.S. lead

Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn that frontier AI capable of crippling governments and businesses is near, with cheaper models from China and Japan narrowing the U.S. lead. Japan's Fugu Ultra strategy and open-source Chinese models accelerate progress, while export controls on Anthropic’s Mythos/Fable complicate domestic access. Analysts urge a whole-of-society approach to cyber resilience and deliberate AI use to defend leadership without stifling innovation, as rivals race ahead and the geopolitical stakes rise.

via Axios|
#ai-security#export-controls#five-eyes
Five Eyes warn of Chinese espionage via online job postings targeting insiders
world1 month ago

Five Eyes warn of Chinese espionage via online job postings targeting insiders

The Five Eyes security alliance warned that Chinese military intelligence is using online job platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, Upwork) to pose as HR consultants and post fake roles in foreign policy or defense, targeting personnel with access to sensitive information such as security-clearance holders, military staff, journalists, or think-tank employees. Recruits are asked to write reports on defense/trade topics, then steered to encrypted chats, with payments ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars per report. The aim is to obtain non-public information; Beijing denied the espionage claims.

via NBC News|
#china-espionage#five-eyes#linkedin
China-linked recruitment scams target UK officials, MI5 warns
world1 month ago

China-linked recruitment scams target UK officials, MI5 warns

MI5, in a Five Eyes alert, says Chinese intelligence is posing as recruitment agents on legitimate job sites like LinkedIn, Indeed and Upwork to lure UK government and military staff into disclosing non-public information. The fake roles involve CV screening, virtual interviews, and asking candidates to write trial reports on topics such as China’s international relations or defence, with payments up to $1,000 per report. Targeted workers include security-clearance holders, academics and think-tank staff, highlighting the need to follow protective security guidance.

via BBC|
#china#espionage#five-eyes
China-linked botnets weaponize everyday devices to hit Western networks
world2 months ago

China-linked botnets weaponize everyday devices to hit Western networks

Western intelligence agencies warn China is expanding covert cyber operations by turning tens of thousands of internet‑of‑things devices—such as home routers and smart fridges—into botnets to mount scalable, harder-to-detect attacks on critical infrastructure, with cyber units Volt Typhoon, Flax Typhoon and Violet Typhoon linked to targeting US, Taiwan and European networks and potentially aiming to fatally compromise military and civilian systems in a crisis.

via Financial Times|
#chinese-espionage#cyber-security#cyber-warfare
U.S. Restricts Intelligence Sharing on Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
world10 months ago

U.S. Restricts Intelligence Sharing on Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

The Trump administration's Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, ordered a halt to intelligence sharing on Russia-Ukraine peace talks with the Five Eyes alliance, limiting information to publicly available data and internal agency sharing, without explanation. This decision occurs amid ongoing U.S.-brokered peace efforts and heightened tensions among allies, with Gabbard previously involved in Ukraine-related controversies.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#five-eyes#intelligence-sharing#peace-talks
Chinese Hackers Persist in U.S. Telecom Networks, Officials Warn
cybersecurity1 year ago

Chinese Hackers Persist in U.S. Telecom Networks, Officials Warn

U.S. officials have warned of an ongoing Chinese cyberattack targeting global telecommunications providers, attributed to the hacking group Salt Typhoon. The breach, first detected in late spring, has affected up to 80 telecom companies, including major U.S. providers like AT&T and Verizon. The attack aims to access U.S. political leaders' communications and national security data. A joint alert was issued by U.S. agencies and partners in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, though the UK did not participate. The breach is considered one of the most serious in U.S. history.

via POLITICO|
#chinese-hackers#cyberattack#cybersecurity
US and Allies Warn Pilots of China's Aggressive Recruitment Efforts
international-relations2 years ago

US and Allies Warn Pilots of China's Aggressive Recruitment Efforts

The U.S. and its Five Eyes intelligence partners have issued a warning that China is actively recruiting current and former Western military pilots to enhance its air power and gain insights into Western aviation tactics. The PLA is using private companies to hire these individuals, posing a persistent threat to U.S. and allied security. Measures have been taken to counter this, including commercial restrictions and prohibitions on former military members working with China. The warning comes amid heightened concerns over China's military activities and recent espionage cases involving U.S. service members.

via NBC News|
#china#espionage#five-eyes
US and Allies Warn Pilots of China's Aggressive Recruitment
international-relations2 years ago

US and Allies Warn Pilots of China's Aggressive Recruitment

U.S. and allied intelligence officials have warned that China is intensifying efforts to recruit former Western fighter pilots to train its military, aiming to improve its air combat capabilities. The Five Eyes intelligence-sharing partnership, which includes the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, highlighted that China is using private firms to offer lucrative salaries to these pilots. This recruitment drive is part of China's broader strategy to enhance its air and naval forces, with potential implications for Taiwan.

via The New York Times|
#china#fighter-pilots#five-eyes
"Australian Spy Chief Faces Pressure to Identify Politician Accused of Betrayal"
world2 years ago

"Australian Spy Chief Faces Pressure to Identify Politician Accused of Betrayal"

Australia's director-general of security revealed that a former Australian politician had been recruited by a foreign intelligence service several years ago, leading to demands for the politician to be named. The spy chief also disclosed that the foreign intelligence service had targeted Australians with access to privileged information using false personas and promises of cash rewards. The revelation has sparked speculation and criticism, with some calling for the former politician to be identified in order to clear the cloud hanging over other lawmakers.

via CBS News|
#australia#five-eyes#foreign-interference
"Five Eyes Allies Warn of Russian Hackers' Shifting Tactics to Target Cloud Environments"
cybersecurity2 years ago

"Five Eyes Allies Warn of Russian Hackers' Shifting Tactics to Target Cloud Environments"

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued a warning that APT29 Russian hackers, also known as Cozy Bear, have shifted their focus to targeting victims' cloud services, using various tactics such as exploiting compromised credentials, dormant accounts, and stolen access tokens. The alliance advises network defenders to implement multi-factor authentication, strong passwords, least privilege access, and other security measures to mitigate the threat of APT29's cloud attacks.

via BleepingComputer|
#apt29#cloud-attacks#cybersecurity