Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

New Report Warns China Could Reach Frontier AI Near-Parity by 2028Anthropic warned that weak chip export controls, model distillation and expanded Chinese access to advanced compute infrastructure could erode Washington’s frontier AI advantage and accelerate Beijing’s push toward near-parity in advanced AI systems.

Former NSC Cyber Adviser Renominated to Lead CISA Amid Ongoing Senate GridlockThe White House has renominated Sean Plankey to head CISA, reviving a stalled bid hindered by Senate holds and demands to release a report on telecom sector threats linked to China, as the agency continues to operate without a permanent director amid rising cyber risks.

Report: China, Russia Exploiting US Cyber Policy Gaps to Gain Strategic AdvantageA new McCrary Institute report urges Washington to adopt a more offensive cyber strategy, warning that the current reactive approach leaves the U.S. unable to counter China and Russia’s persistent campaigns to gain asymmetric leverage in cyberspace.

Early Hacktivists Laid the Blueprint for Chinese HackingThere's a reason why many of the same tools appear time and time again in Chinese nation-state hacking: A first-generation of hackers who grew up together online and continue to swap techniques to this day. A report shows the influence of the so-called "Red 40".

Report Urges Indo-Pacific Cyber Shield Strategy Amid Increased Nation-State ThreatsA Center for a New American Security study found China and North Korea are accelerating cyberattacks, influence operations and infrastructure breaches across the Indo-Pacific, as researchers urge the U.S. to help develop a regional cyber shield, and deploy forward cyber teams.

Report Uncovered Malicious Fake Job Network Operated by a Chinese CompanyRecently laid off U.S. federal government officials are being targeted by Chinese intelligence through a network of front companies purporting to offer consulting work. Reports that foreign adversaries intended to recruit former officials began as soon as the administration intentions became apparent.

Researchers Say Chinese Mobile Route Firms Dominate Global Interconnect IndustryA report warns U.S. allies and countries across the globe are using Chinese-owned and controlled mobile routing firms in a move that could risk national security interests and potentially expose billions of users to passive and active surveillance from Beijing.

Chinese Cyber Pre-Positioning Endangers US Military Logistics and ReadinessThe U.S. military's ability to deploy, supply and sustain its forces in a major conflict is under threat - not from enemy fire, but from cyberattacks targeting the digital systems that keep troops and equipment moving, according to a new report.

Report Also Flags Threats Linked to North Korea, IranChinese influence operations are using artificial intelligence to carry out surveillance and disinformation campaigns, OpenAI said in its latest threat report. The report details two major Chinese campaigns that misused AI tools, including OpenAI's own models, to advance state-backed agendas.

Cyberespionage Campaign Reached Treasury Office that Reviews Foreign InvestmentChinese hackers reportedly breached a U.S. government office responsible for reviewing foreign investments for national security threats as part of a cyberespionage campaign targeting the Department of Treasury. Hackers gained access to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.

Experts Warn China's Tech Rise Could Reshape Global Cybersecurity and WarfareChina has surged past the United States in critical technology research, according to a recent report published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Experts warn the shift could have profound global implications, including risks to U.S. cybersecurity, innovation and global leadership.

Experts Warn China's Tech Rise Could Reshape Global Cybersecurity and WarfareChina has surged past the United States in critical technology research, according to a recent report published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Experts warn the shift could have profound global implications, including risks to U.S. cybersecurity, innovation and global leadership.

Experts Warn China's Tech Rise Could Reshape Global Cybersecurity and WarfareChina has surged past the United States in critical technology research, according to a recent report published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, as experts warn the shift could have profound global implications, including risks to U.S. cybersecurity, innovation and global leadership.

Also: Africa Busts Cybercrime Suspects; Many Smart Devices Lack Update TransparencyThis week, Microsoft previews its latest attempt to introduce AI-enabled Windows Recall - now with added privacy features; over 1,000 cybercrime suspects busted in Africa; regulators report "smart" device update promises often missing; and Florida IT professional caught spying for China.

The FBI said Friday afternoon it is investigating Chinese nation-state hacking into to commercial telecommunications infrastructure following a news report that Beijing actors targeted data from phones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance.

Report: North Korean, Russian, Chinese, Iranian Actors Are Targeting Research OrgsRussian state hackers are targeting think tanks studying strategic interests and the defense sector, warned the French cyber agency. A hacking group that officially is Unit 26165 of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate appears to be Russia's most prolific targeter of think tanks.

Hack Targeting Top Government Officials ‘Was Preventable,’ Scathing Report SaysThe independent Cyber Safety Review Board published a scathing report that recommended an overhaul of Microsoft’s security infrastructure and said the tech giant’s operational and strategic decisions led to the successful Chinese hacking campaign targeting top U.S. government officials.

Research Shows Military Suffers From Disjointed Cyber Operations Amid New ThreatsThe Foundation for Defense of Democracies on Monday released a white paper that urges Congress to establish a seventh military branch to serve as an independent armed cyber service amid growing threats in cyberspace from foreign adversaries such as Russia and China.

Repeat Crackdowns Drive Criminals to Embrace Foreign-Made Encrypted Messaging AppsCriminals in China increasingly keep a low profile on public-facing forums and rely on Telegram and other encrypted foreign messaging apps to discreetly coordinate their activities or sell wares, according to a new report charting how the Chinese cybercrime ecosystem continues to evolve.

Also: Polish Prime Minister Says Previous Administration Deployed Pegasus SpywareThis week, the Zeus leader pleaded guilty, Prudential detected hackers, U.S. telecoms have to report breaches, Microsoft patched zero-days, researchers said Chinese threat intel is faulty, ransomware hit Romanian healthcare entities, Juniper was breached and Poland allegedly previously used Pegasus.