This is your Dragon's Code: America Under Cyber Siege podcast.
If you thought last week was just another round of cyber skirmishes, think again. This was Dragon’s Code: America Under Cyber Siege. The past few days have been a masterclass in how China’s most sophisticated hacking groups are pushing the envelope, and the U.S. is scrambling to keep up.
Let’s start with APT31. These guys didn’t just knock on the door—they picked the lock, slipped in, and stayed for years. Their latest campaign, targeting Russian IT contractors, was so stealthy that even Positive Technologies, a top Russian cybersecurity firm, only just caught on. The same playbook is now being used against U.S. infrastructure, with attackers leveraging cloud services to blend in and avoid detection. The methodology? Long-term persistence, lateral movement, and data exfiltration that leaves barely a trace.
Then there’s APT24, the group behind the BADAUDIO malware. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill backdoor. BADAUDIO is a custom-built, persistent remote access tool that’s been quietly infecting networks for nearly three years. It’s not just about access—it’s about staying invisible. The campaign hit over a thousand domains, including critical U.S. infrastructure, and relied on strategic web compromises to spread. According to HackerNews, the pivot to more sophisticated vectors shows these groups are evolving faster than our defenses.
But the real headline grabber was the record-breaking 15.72 Tbps DDoS attack, mitigated by Microsoft. The AISURU botnet, which often targets compromised home routers and cameras, was behind it. Most of the threat activity came from residential ISPs in the U.S., but the reach was global. Microsoft’s quick response saved the day, but it’s a stark reminder that our weakest links are often the devices we overlook.
On the defensive side, the Trump administration’s National Cyber Director, Sean Cairncross, previewed a new cyber strategy focused on countering foreign adversaries and imposing costs for attacks. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is also ramping up hiring to rebuild after deep cuts. Meanwhile, the FCC is rolling back some of the Biden-era regulations, opting for a more flexible, collaborative approach with network providers.
Experts like Fergus Ryan from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute warn that China’s cyber capabilities are only getting more advanced. The use of AI, as seen with Anthropic’s tools being weaponized by Chinese state-sponsored hackers, is a game-changer. These attacks are no longer just about breaking in—they’re about automating the entire process, from reconnaissance to execution.
The lesson? Trust no one, verify everything, and always assume you’re being watched. The cyber battlefield is evolving, and the stakes have never been higher.
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