Artificial Intelligence Taiwan Charges 9 Over Illegal AI Server Exports to China, Including Nvidia and Super Micro Staff AI infrastructure, including advanced semiconductors mostly made in Taiwan, has become a key point of competition between the U.S. and China. Associated PressAugust 25, 2026
Supply Chain Security US Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots, Targeting China Over National Security The agency said imports of advanced robots pose cybersecurity and other national security risks. Associated PressJuly 29, 2026
Government China’s Top Cybersecurity Firms Hit by Mounting Military Procurement Bans Chinese cybersecurity firms are facing action from the country’s military, but it’s not due to product or technical failures. Eduard KovacsJuly 16, 2026
Cyberwarfare China, India-Linked Hackers Both Targeted Same Pakistani Police Force Both foes and allies have targeted the Balochistan Police force in Pakistan for at least two years, according to SentinelOne. Eduard KovacsJuly 10, 2026
Network Security China-Linked APT Expands Arsenal With New ‘Leash’ Backdoors Cisco says the threat actor behind the LapDogs campaign has expanded its SOHO router malware toolkit with LongLeash, DogLeash, and JarLeash backdoors. Ionut ArghireJuly 8, 2026
Cybercrime Chinese Framework Powers 200,000 Scam Sites Threat actors are selling investment scam templates created using the legitimate DCloud Uni-App toolkit. Ionut ArghireJune 27, 2026
Nation-State Chinese Hackers Target Medical, Military, and AI Research in North America Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has been tracking the cyberespionage group as UNC6508 since early 2025. Eduard KovacsJune 15, 2026
Government FBI Seizes 13 Websites That Officials Say Were Used by China to Target and Recruit US Workers The 13 websites purported to be affiliated with consulting companies that advertised job openings for current and former holders of security clearances Associated PressJune 11, 2026
Nation-State Five Eyes: Chinese Spies Target Government, Military Staff With Fake Job Opportunities Posing as recruiters on online platforms, Chinese intelligence officers target personnel with access to classified or privileged information. Ionut ArghireJune 5, 2026
Cybercrime Chinese Cybercrime Group in Spotlight for Record Campaign Pace Relying on social engineering, the hacking group engages in credential phishing, malware distribution, and fraud activities. Ionut ArghireJune 4, 2026
Malware & Threats Chinese APTs Expand Targets, Update Backdoors in Recent Campaigns Salt Typhoon has hit an energy entity in Azerbaijan. Twill Typhoon has targeted Asian entities with an updated RAT. Ionut ArghireMay 14, 2026
Nation-State Palo Alto Zero-Day Exploited in Campaign Bearing Hallmarks of Chinese State Hacking The cybersecurity firm has not explicitly accused China of being behind the attack, but the evidence suggests it was. Eduard KovacsMay 7, 2026
Vulnerabilities MetInfo, Weaver E-cology Vulnerabilities in Attackers’ Crosshairs The security defects allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted requests. Ionut ArghireMay 5, 2026
Cybercrime Alleged Chinese State Hacker Extradited to US A member of Silk Typhoon, Xu Zewei is accused of launching cyberattacks against universities in the US. Ionut ArghireApril 28, 2026
Artificial Intelligence Trump Administration Vows Crackdown on Chinese Companies ‘Exploiting’ AI Models Made in US The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models. Associated PressApril 24, 2026
Artificial Intelligence Chinese Cybersecurity Firm’s AI Hacking Claims Draw Comparisons to Claude Mythos 360 Digital Security Group claims to have uncovered 1,000 vulnerabilities using AI, including at the Tianfu Cup hacking contest. Eduard KovacsApril 23, 2026
Malware & Threats Dozens of Malicious Crypto Apps Land in Apple App Store Masquerading as popular cryptocurrency wallets, the apps can hijack recovery phrases and private keys. Ionut ArghireApril 21, 2026
Vulnerabilities TrueConf Zero-Day Exploited in Asian Government Attacks A Chinese threat actor exploited the video conferencing platform to perform reconnaissance, escalate privileges, and execute additional payloads. Ionut ArghireApril 3, 2026
Mobile & Wireless FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps The agency has not named the problematic foreign-made applications, but TikTok and Temu come to mind. Eduard KovacsApril 1, 2026
Government EU Sanctions Chinese, Iranian Firms Supporting Hacking Operations The sanctions target two Chinese individuals, two Chinese companies, and one Iranian firm involved in hacking EU member states. Ionut ArghireMarch 18, 2026