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Cyber SA from the Queensland Police Cyber Crime & Fraud Symposium…

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Good day from Queensland Australia;

Today your are receiving Cyber SA from the 2013 Queensland Police Cyber Crime & Fraud Symposium…

Heard a variety of scintillating cyber fraud case histories from international law enforcement today as the 2013 Queensland Police Cyber Crime & Fraud Symposium Day One kicked off…other topics presented included data breach handling and online reputation remediation suggestions from some of Australia’s cyber duty experts in the field…

Enjoy today edition, albeit abbreviated, of Cyber Situational Awareness!

People’s Republic of Corruption Control…Discipline bodies launch website Globaltimes.cn |
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and theMinistry of Supervision on Monday jointly opened an official website, offering the public a new online channel to report corrupt officials
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/808182.shtml#.UiWHQmSG1JE
People’s Republic of China’s quest for world-beating brand held back by regime
http://wanderingchina.org/2013/09/03/chinas-quest-for-world-beating-brand-held-back-by-regime-guardian-risingchina-branding/
Jiang Jiemin removed from office: authority – People’s Daily Online
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90785/8387285.html
Yahoo Kills Chinese Services
http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/yahoo-pulling-out-of-china-126178
Targeted Attacks Deliver Disassembled Malware |
http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/targeted-attacks-deliver-disassembled-malware

Chinese look for greater influence in UK nuclear programme
http://www.powerengineeringint.com/articles/2013/09/chinese-look-for-greater-influence-in-uk-nuclear-programme.html
People’s Republic of China’s Lenovo CEO to Share $3 Million Bonus With 10,000 Employees The Diplomat |
http://thediplomat.com/tech-biz/2013/09/03/lenovo-ceo-to-share-3-million-bonus-with-10000-employees/
People’s Republic of China-Russia Ties Deepen
http://thediplomat.com/china-power/china-russia-ties-deepen/

Citadel Makes a Comeback, Targets Japan Users |
http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/citadel-makes-a-comeback-targets-japan-users/
Fraud and ATM attacks hit Germany hard
http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=15495
Learning From One of the Most Successful Industry Verticals — Cybercrime
http://hacksurfer.com/amplifications/253-learning-from-one-of-the-most-successful-industry-verticals-8212-cybercrime

The TAO of NSA
http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=15500&
NSA tops up exploit pool with $25m in ‘grey market‘ vulnerabilities
http://www.cso.com.au/article/525241/nsa_tops_up_exploit_pool_25m_grey_market_vulnerabilities_/
Cyber Warfare: Government-Endorsed Surveillance
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/special-reports/3338/cyber-warfare-government-endorsed-surveillance.html
More illegal NSA spying activities leaked – Xinhua | English.news.cn
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-09/02/c_132684366.htm

Semper Fi,

謝謝,
紅龍!

CYBER SA ~ 1300Z27AUG2013

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Good Morning Cyber SA Fans;

Relentless reports from many countries regarding the largest DDoS attack to hit the Internet in the People’s Republic of China…say don’t they have the Cisco-powered Great Firewall? Lots of cyber SA to enjoy this Tuesday the 27th of August 2013…relish in today’s cyber news…there’s more waiting on you for tomorrow!

Enjoy!

中国互联网络信息中心 National Nodes DNS DDOS attacks suffered in the history of the largest
http://www.cnnic.net.cn/gjymaqzx/aqgg/aqggaqsj/201308/t20130826_41325.htm

People’s Republic of China Internet hit by ‘largest ever’ attack…uh oh, let loose the dogs of war…
http://www.france24.com/en/20130827-china-internet-hit-largest-ever-attack
Chinese internet hit by largest ever DDoS attack
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2290946/chinese-internet-hit-by-largest-ever-ddos-attack
Chinese Internet Hit by Attack Over Weekend
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2013/08/26/chinese-internet-hit-by-attack-over-weekend/
People’s Republic of China’s internet hit by the country’s “largest ever” attack
http://gigaom.com/2013/08/26/chinas-internet-hit-by-the-countrys-largest-ever-attack/

Emerging markets drive Chinese browser firm UCWeb’s global expansion – Xinhua | English.news.cn
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sci/2013-08/24/c_132658921.htm

PLA Cavalry: Use the Beidou satellite system to good effect -…
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90786/8378444.html
Chinese satellite movements alarm experts
http://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/asia-pacific/130820-chinese-satellite-movements-baffle-experts
PLA stresses goal of stronger military – People’s Daily Online
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90786/8377139.html
PLA command confrontation drill concludes – People’s Daily Online
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90786/8373718.html

Chinese shipbuilder reveals breakthrough technology – People’s Daily Online
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/202936/8370062.html

Sina, People’s Republic of China’s answer to Twitter, enters the mobile messaging battle with its own app
http://thenextweb.com/asia/2013/08/26/sina-chinas-answer-to-twitter-enters-the-mobile-messaging-battle-with-its-own-app/
People’s Republic of China’s ‘new relationship’ trap
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/aug/26/fisher-chinas-new-relationship-trap/?
People’s Republic of China Bans a Law Professor From Classroom | Inside Higher Ed
http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2013/08/26/china-bans-law-professor-classroom
Kenya and People’s Republic of China sign $5bn deals
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23768488
Australia’s mining boom rolls on for Chinese entrepreneur in the outback
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/25/us-australia-mining-idUSBRE97O03R20130825
European Equipment Suppliers Win Third Of £2bn China Mobile 4G Contract
http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/china-mobile-4g-european-equipment-125662?
People’s Republic of China launches its first air-to-air missile from helicopter – The Times of India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/China-launches-its-first-air-to-air-missile-from-helicopter/articleshow/22063826.cms
45 Signs That the People’s Republic of China Is Colonizing America
http://wanderingchina.org/2013/08/25/45-signs-that-china-is-colonizing-america-the-american-dream-online-risingchina-colonizingamerica/

U.S. spied on UN: German weekly – Xinhua | English.news.cn
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-08/26/c_125242562.htm

DPRK offers mobile internet access for foreigners – Xinhua |
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-02/25/c_132191596.htm

Koobface worm-flinging gangster linked to pharma spam ops • The Register
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/08/26/koobface_carder_pharma_spam_tieup/

MoleRats Hackers Hitting Israeli Government With Poison Ivy Malware
http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/molerats-attacks-israel-egypt-125668?

Semper Fi;

謝謝
紅龍

Cyber SA for 1302Z26AUG2013

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Good Monday Morning Fans!

Extraordinary amount of Cyber Situational Awareness (SA) news from around the globe today!

The People’s Republic of China suffers a massive DDoS attack; Chinese military modernization of information warfare doctrine circa 2000 & 2008 – There are also stories about Russian Cybercrime; India’s cyber architecture and much other relevant good stuff to share in the variety of news posts below!

Enjoy!

People’s Republic of China suffers major DDoS attack on .cn domain
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2047427/china-suffers-major-ddos-attack-on-cn-domain.html#
People’s Republic of China’s Internet hit by biggest cyberattack in its history
http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/26/technology/china-cyberattacks/index.html?

Information Defense: An Important Part of Information Warfare…解放军报网络版-军事沙龙
This is Chinese Military (中國人民解放軍) Information Warfare (信 息战争) Doctrine Circa 2000
http://www.pladaily.com.cn/item/vote/houqing/content/7-015.htm
Chinese Military Networks also Need to Relate To Battle Strategies…网络攻防战也需讲谋略
This is Circa 2007 – 中國人民解放軍信 息作战
http://www.chinamil.com.cn/site1/xwpdxw/2007-11/06/content_1007865.htm
Cyber Warfare & the People’s Republic of China…Has the Wolf Come Yet?网络战，狼真的来了吗
This is Circa 2007 – 中國人民解放軍信 息作战
http://www.chinamil.com.cn/site1/xwpdxw/2007-11/01/content_1002668.htm
Chinese Military Active Defense: Target Enemy Critical Infrastructure信息防卫–信息化战争的重要一环
This is Chinese Military (中國人民解放軍) Information Warfare (信 息战争) Doctrine Circa 2008
http://www.chinamil.com.cn/site1/2008b/2008-06/17/content_1320115.htm

U.S., China and an unthinkable war
Both have planned for a conflict they hope to avoid.
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/commentary/la-oe-gompert-kelly-war-china-u-s–20130826,0,6126914.story?
US Navy seeks more cooperation with China in counter-piracy exercise
http://www.stripes.com/news/navy/us-navy-seeks-more-cooperation-with-china-in-counter-piracy-exercise-1.237354?
John McCain, China Trade Barbs Over Senkaku Islands
http://thediplomat.com/the-editor/2013/08/26/john-mccain-china-trade-barbs-over-senkaku-islands/?
China’s worried elites
Not since Mikhail Gorbachev began speaking of ‘Glasnost’ and ‘Perestroika’ has there been such a ferment among policy intellectuals.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Analysis/Walker/2013/08/26/Walkers-World-Chinas-worried-elites/UPI-48771377490260/

China IP Rights. The Lackey View.
http://www.chinalawblog.com/2013/08/china-ip-rights-the-lackey-view.html

Sinopec profits surge as China eases pricing rules
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23838922
China to investigate vice president of oil firm CNPC
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/08/26/uk-china-oil-cnpc-idUKBRE97P01V20130826?
China’s Military Says Pacific Rim Is American Propaganda
http://kotaku.com/chinas-military-says-pacific-rim-is-american-propagand-1196612758
PH, Vietnam hold talks to boost defense amid China tension

PH, Vietnam hold talks to boost defense amid China tension

Top Japanese firms’ classified info leaked on People’s Republic of China’s Baidu
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/08/08/national/leading-japanese-firms-confidential-documents-leaked-on-chinese-website/

People’s Republic of China Wants to Rise Peacefully, But So What?
http://thediplomat.com/flashpoints-blog/2013/08/22/china-wants-to-rise-peacefully-but-so-what/?

The Pervasiveness of Foreign Collection Efforts via Cyber Espionage
http://ci.speartip.com/blog/bid/329389/The-Pervasiveness-of-Foreign-Collection-Efforts-via-Cyber-Espionage
Cybersecurity Expert: Assume You’re Being Attacked Right Now
http://www.crn.com/news/security/240160280/cybersecurity-expert-assume-youre-being-attacked-right-now.htm

Local man Taiwanese gets suspended sentence spying the People’s Republic of China
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2013/08/23/387135/Local-man.htm
Chinese mainland’s Internet speed ranks 98th |Industries |chinadaily.com.cn
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2013-08/16/content_16898964.htm

People’s Republic of China’s Huawei, ZTE win bulk of China Mobile’s $3 billion 4G bonanza: sources
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/23/us-chinamobile-4g-idUSBRE97M02020130823
Is Taiwan’s HTC about to get acquired by People’s Republic of China’s ZTE, Lenovo or Huawei?
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2013/082213-android-roundup-273111.html
Electric carmaker Tesla hits roadblock in People’s Republic of China over trademark
Tesla will pay dearly for not havinf read of Apple’s dillemma regarding IP & Trademark registration within the People’s Republic of China…but I’m certain they hired only the best to get them to this point 🙂
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/23/us-china-autos-tesla-idUSBRE97M0D920130823
Despite denials, docs show McAuliffe company asked feds to fast-track visa for investor tied to spy list
MAKING CONNECTIONS: Chinese telecommunications company like Huawei Technologies Co. “provide a wealth of opportunities for Chinese intelligence agencies to insert malicious hardware or software implants into critical telecommunications components and systems,”
http://sayanythingblog.com/entry/despite-denials-docs-show-mcauliffe-company-asked-feds-to-fast-track-visa-for-investor-tied-to-spy-list/?
Africa’s Big Brother Lives in Beijing – Is Huawei wiring Africa for surveillance? Or just for money?
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/07/30/africas_big_brother_lives_in_beijing_huawei_china_surveillance?page=full
U.S. Fears People’s Republic of China’s Huawei Backed Spy Network In Africa (Update) –

U.S. Fears Huawei Backed Spy Network In Africa (Update)


People’s Republic of China’s Huawei Secures $1.5 Billion Equivalent 5-year Term Loan
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/61663.php?
People’s Republic of China’s ZTE to post third quarterly profit due to cost cuts
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/21/us-zte-results-idUSBRE97K0XB20130821
People’s Republic of China’s Baidu buys majority stake in group buying site Nuomi | PCWorld
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2047322/chinas-baidu-buys-majority-stake-in-group-buying-site-nuomi.html

Multinationals in China…Guardian warriors and golden eggs
The state’s crackdowns on big firms are not all about bashing foreigners
http://www.economist.com/news/business/21584045-states-crackdowns-big-firms-are-not-all-about-bashing-foreigners-guardian-warriors-and?
Volvo building two additional assembly plants in People’s Republic of China
http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-to-build-assembly-plants-in-china.html
Foreign Executives Need to Exercise Due Care in the People’s Republic of China
http://www.china-briefing.com/news/2013/08/23/foreign-executives-need-to-exercise-due-care-in-china.html

Xiaomi’s new funding round skyrockets valuation to $10B
http://venturebeat.com/2013/08/22/xiaomis-new-funding-round-skyrockets-valuation-to-10b/
People’s Republic of China arrests activist who campaigned about leaders’ wealth | Reuters
http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/08/23/china-dissident-idINDEE97M05520130823

Review of US surveillance programs to be led by panel of intelligence insiders
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/22/nsa-surveillance-review-panel-insiders
US intelligence services go ‘on the record’ with new Tumblr blog
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/22/us-intelligence-community-tumblr-surveillance
If You’ve Ever Traveled to a “Suspicious” Country, This Secret Program May Target You

If You’ve Ever Traveled to a “Suspicious” Country, This Secret Program May Target You


How an Idealistic President Embraced Cyber Espionage
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nikolas-kozloff/how-an-idealistic-preside_b_3799193.html

Exclusive: UK’s secret Mid-East internet surveillance base is revealed in Edward Snowden leaks
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/exclusive-uks-secret-mideast-internet-surveillance-base-is-revealed-in-edward-snowden-leaks-8781082.html
New Study: Senior U.S. Military Schools Struggle to Include Cyber Education in Curricula
http://pellcenter.salvereginablogs.com/files/2013/08/JPME-Cyber-Leaders-Final.pdf
http://pellcenter.salvereginablogs.com/new-study-senior-u-s-military-schools-struggle-to-include-cyber-education-in-curricula/

New figures reveal extent of cybercrime risk to UK population
http://phys.org/news/2013-08-figures-reveal-extent-cybercrime-uk.html
www.cyber.kent.ac.uk/Survey1.pdf

Nasdaq outage resembles political hacker attacks – These are not the Hackers you are looking for…

Nasdaq outage resembles political hacker attacks

Serious cyber attack hits Belgian military intelligence service
http://www.mo.be/en/article/serious-cyber-attack-hits-belgian-military-intelligence-service

FEATURE-Ex-Soviet hackers play outsized role in cyber crime world
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/22/russia-cybercrime-idUSL6N0G61KM20130822

German IT officials reportedly deem Windows 8 too ‘dangerous’ to use
http://bgr.com/2013/08/21/microsoft-windows-8-nsa-back-door/

Govt to chart road map to safeguard India’s cyber security…
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1879193/report-govt-to-chart-road-map-to-safeguard-india-s-cyber-security-architecture

Semper Fi;

謝謝
紅龍

CYBER SA for 1130Z22AUG2013

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Good morning Cyber Fans –

Remember Red Dragon’s rules of cyber SA and newsworthy items – with writer deadlines both Wednesday, yesterday and the weekends are when you are likely to discover & learn about the nascent and unusual from cyber land…

In today’s edition of CYBER SA we have a decent batch of cyber related stories out of the People’s Republic of China…(中國人民共和國), news of Russia’s Cyber Initiatives; Iranian Oil going to China thanks to Hillary; proof that the United Kingdom has been definitely colonized by the Chinese under the ROE for Operation Middle Kingdom; HUAWEI’s endeavors in both Poland and Indonesia..yes and the latest silliness from our own shores…

Enjoy my friends – it is only Thursday!

Chinese Ransomlock Malware Changes Windows Login Credentials |
http://www.symantec.com/connect/blogs/chinese-ransomlock-malware-changes-windows-login-credentials
Poison Ivy RAT Spotted in Three New Attacks…ties to hackers in People’s Republic of China

Poison Ivy RAT Spotted in Three New Attacks


Revamped Aumlib, Ixeshe Malware Found in New People’s Republic of China Attacks

Revamped Aumlib, Ixeshe Malware Found in New China Attacks

In global cyber war, Silicon Valley urged to take care of own
As U.S., People’s Republic of China spar over attacks, Google others told to step up.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/56411570-79/china-security-cyber-government.html.csp

Veterans of 2001 Sino-US cyberwar become entrepreneurs
While some veterans of the Sino-US cyberwar of 2001 remain true to the ‘spirit of geeks’, many have since carved out profitable internet businesses
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1298200/hackers-entrepreneurs-sino-us-cyberwar-veterans-going-straight

People’s Republic of China: ‘An economic force to be reckoned with’ | Asia | DW.DE | 21.08.2013
http://www.dw.de/china-an-economic-force-to-be-reckoned-with/a-17036412?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-xml-atom
People’s Republic of China Takes Aim at Western Ideas
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/world/asia/chinas-new-leadership-takes-hard-line-in-secret-memo.html?_r=1&&pagewanted=all

Surrounded: How the U.S. Is Encircling People’s Republic of China with Military Bases
US military options now must counter People’s Republic of China’s Operation Middle Kingdom in Asia Pacific….
http://killerapps.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/08/20/surrounded_how_the_us_is_encircling_china_with_military_bases

US, People’s Republic of China still wary of each other despite military cooperation talk
http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20130821000115&cid=1703

People’s Republic of China’s Rise, Disputed Territories & Competition Between Major Powers In Asia-Pacific Concern For Canada And Australia – Report
http://www.eurasiareview.com/21082013-chinas-rise-disputed-territories-and-competition-between-major-powers-in-asia-pacific-concern-for-canada-and-australia-report/?

The untold truth behind the US rebalancing policy｜
http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1703&MainCatID=17&id=20130811000079

A gap in U.S. sanctions law allows People’s Republic of China to import more Iranian oil
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324619504579026333611696094.html

UK’s BBC Strikes China Content Deal…agrees to OP Middle Kingdom ROE

BBC Strikes China Content Deal


People’s Republic of China media: Online rumours
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-23776560
Xinhua reveals People’s Republic of China’s ‘Area 51’ in Inner Mongolia
http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?cid=1101&MainCatID=11&id=20130821000013

Security probes into foreign companies backed by People’s Republic of China’s netizens
http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20130821000139&cid=1101
People’s Republic of China’s Sinochem plans further investment in Brazil’s offshore oil
http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20130821000010&cid=1102
People’s Republic of China’s Everbright’s strategic investments keep firm afloat after errors
http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20130821000062&cid=1206
People’s Republic of China arrests Weibo users for “inciting public dissatisfaction with the government”
http://www.techinasia.com/china-arrests-weibo-users-inciting-public-dissatisfaction-government/?
A Chinese Wikipedia editor is banned from leaving People’s Republic of China until 2016
http://www.techinasia.com/wikipedia-china-editor-banned-from-leaving-country/?
Indonesia’s flagship airline Garuda spotted using People’s Republic of China’s AliPay
http://www.techinasia.com/garuda-indonesia-alipay/?
Apple’s iPad sees People’s Republic of China market share shrink to 28%
http://www.techinasia.com/apple-ipad-market-share-china-shrinks-to-28-percent-q2-2013/?

What Is the People’s Republic of China Unable To Make?
http://www.ibtimes.com/chinese-companies-struggling-gain-foothold-global-market-1392949?ft=rc480
Chinese Telecom ZTE Latches Onto Firefox for Image of Privacy – The Epoch Times
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/255482-chinese-telecom-latches-onto-firefox-for-image-of-privacy/
People’s Republic of china to Lead – Growth in Wind Energy to Boost Global Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Market
http://www.investorideas.com/news/2013/renewable-energy/08201.asp
ChinaSoft International and Alibaba Cloud to Build Pilot Smart Government Services Cloud for Zhejiang
http://www.istockanalyst.com/business/news/6541645/chinasoft-international-and-alibaba-cloud-to-build-pilot-smart-government-services-cloud-for-zhejiang

Apple loses ground in People’s Republic of China smartphone market
http://www.eetasia.com/ART_8800688899_499488_NT_71fe3e9a.HTM
Apple Takes A Small Step Toward Boosting Its Presence In the People’s Republic of China
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-takes-a-small-step-toward-boosting-its-presence-in-china-2013-8?
Apple’s iPad suffers drastic decline in share of Chinese tablet market while cheap competitors grow
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/08/20/apples-ipad-suffers-drastic-decline-in-share-of-chinese-tablet-market-while-cheap-models-grow

Japan’s nuclear crisis deepens, China expresses ‘shock’
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/21/us-japan-fukushima-severity-idUSBRE97K02B20130821
Malaysia’s Celcom signs five year digital services deal with People’s Republic of China’s Huawei
http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2013/08/21/celcom-signs-five-year-digital-services-deal-with-huawei/?
People’s Republic of China’s Huawei Helps Polish Government Build
…the World’s First 3.6GHz~3.8GHz eLTE Broadband Access Network
Poland is the Operation Middle Kingdom target for colonization in Eastern Europe…
http://www.istockanalyst.com/business/news/6540174/huawei-helps-polish-government-build-the-world-s-first-3-6ghz-3-8ghz-elte-broadband-access-network

Soldier of Fortune –
Memories of army life from both sides of the Chinese Civil War to a reeducation camp after the Korean War
http://english.caixin.com/2013-08-09/100567733.html

Australia’s glittering investments from People’s Republic of China are not all gold
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/08/20/australia-elections-china-financial-boom/2574249/?
New Zealand spy bills key up controversy
Laws expected to pass this week anger surveillance-wary New Zealanders and irk China, a major trading partner.
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2013/08/2013812113057818160.html

Russian Military Creating Cyber Warfare Branch | Defense | RIA Novosti
http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20130820/182856856/Russian-Military-Creating-Cyber-Warfare-Branch.html
Russia Preparing New Cyber Warfare Branch, Military Official Says
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Russia-Preparing-New-Cyber-Warfare-Branch-Military-Official-Says-376807.shtml
Russia’s FSB mulls ban on ‘Tor’ online anonymity network — RT Russian
http://rt.com/politics/russia-tor-anonymizer-ban-571/

Poison Ivy: Assessing Damage and Extracting Intelligence
http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/targeted-attack/2013/08/pivy-assessing-damage-and-extracting-intel.html
You Had Me at NIST…謝謝您.. Persistent Threat @AdvancedThreat

You Had Me at NIST

From Nuclear Deterrence To Cyber Deterrence – OpEd
http://www.eurasiareview.com/21082013-from-nuclear-deterrence-to-cyber-deterrence/?

Dancho Danchev’s Blog – Mind Streams of Information Security Knowledge: The Cost of Anonymizing a Cybercriminal’s Internet Activities – Part Three
http://ddanchev.blogspot.nl/2013/08/the-cost-of-anonymizing-cybercriminals.html
McAfee: ‘$1 trillion global cyber crime cost was over the top’
http://www.computing.co.uk/ctg/news/2289953/mcafee-usd1-trillion-global-cyber-crime-cost-was-over-the-top

Millions stolen from US banks after ‘wire payment switch’ targeted
http://www.scmagazine.com.au/News/354155,millions-stolen-from-us-banks-after-wire-payment-switch-targeted.aspx

In ‘cyber’ Maryland, a bid for business growth
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-08-16/business/bs-bz-federal-cybersecurity-industry-20130816_1_business-growth-business-group-national-cybersecurity-center

The 2013 Cybersecurity Executive Order: Potential Impacts On The Private Sector – Strategy – United States
http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/x/258936/technology/The+2013+Cybersecurity+Executive+Order+Potential+Impacts+on+the+Private+Sector
Resilience of the Internet Interconnection Ecosystem — ENISA
http://www.enisa.europa.eu/activities/Resilience-and-CIIP/critical-infrastructure-and-services/inter-x/interx/report

Enjoy!

Semper Fi,

謝謝
紅龍

People’s Republic of China Cyber Situation Awareness for 7 AUG 2013

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Good day folks;

Today’s edition of the People’s Republic of China Cyber Situation Awareness for 7 AUG 2013 includes some very interesting tidbits on the more claims of Intellectual Property theft by Chinese State Owned Enterprises…Sinovel for example…stay tuned for some interesting analysis regarding the world’s largest wind farm in Panama and the ties to the People’s Republic of China via the good ‘ol USA…

People’s Republic of China SOE SINOVEL, paid insider ‘to kill my company…’ 謝謝您, @zenrandom 紅龍
http://investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/06/19566531-chinese-firm-paid-insider-to-kill-my-company-american-ceo-says#comments
Chinese Comment Crew caught taking over a fake Water Plant
http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/16961/hacking/chinese-comment-crew-caught-taking-over-a-fake-water-plant.html
Flipboard is Now Blocked In China, But Chinese Edition Of App Is Left Unmolested
http://www.techinasia.com/china-great-firewall-blocks-flipboard/?
People’s Republic of China’s evolution on North Korea…”…No more petulance or obstinate behaviour…”
http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2975673
Is the People’s Republic of China a challenge to the existing international order? |
http://www.opendemocracy.net/openglobalrights/jiangnan-zhu/is-china-challenge-to-existing-international-order
People’s Republic of China funding development of Gwadar Port in Pakistan
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1871210/report-china-funding-development-of-gwadar-port-in-pakistan-antony
Fighting corruption in the People’s Republic of China backfires by driving resistance
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/commentary/the-china-post/frank-ching/2013/08/07/385770/Fighting-corruption.htm
People’s Republic of China’s Huawei recruiting City workers for new London finance centre
http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/it-business/3462369/huawei-recruiting-city-workers-for-new-london-finance-centre/
China’s People’s Daily continues attack on US constitution
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1294861/peoples-daily-continues-attack-us-constitution

Cybercrime as a Service
http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/cybercrime-as-a-service/

Enjoy Folks!

Semper Fi –

謝謝

紅龍

Cyber Situational Awareness (SA)…People’s Republic of Hacking, Cybercrime and so much more….

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Good day Folks;

Today’s post about Cyber Situational Awareness (SA)…includes the People’s Republic of Hacking, Cybercrime and so much more….please particular attention to China’s Number One State Owned Enterprise (SOE), Huawei…they cannot seem to get out of their own way when comes to cyber espionage and claims of compromise…
Another story of note is the post about a Chinese Professor teaching Offensive Security…discovered this interesting gem from a French website in Ghana…go figure…
Finally – way at the bottom is a post about BLACKHAT 2013…if you dare read that far…

Enjoy!

People’s Republic of China’s Huawei Strikes Back at Ex-CIA Head
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2013/08/01/huawei-strikes-back-at-ex-cia-head/?mod=WSJBlog
In-Depth: People’s Republic of China’s Huawei Strikes Back at Ex-CIA Head
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/08/01/huawei-strikes-back-at-ex-cia-head-2/
People’s Republic of Chain’s Huawei hunting Australian ICT companies
http://www.itwire.com/it-policy-news/govenrment-tech-policy/60958-huawei-hunting-australian-ict-companies
The Real U.S.-People’s Republic of Chinese Cyber Problem | The National Interest
http://nationalinterest.org/commentary/the-real-us-chinese-cyber-problem-8796

Offensive Cyber Security taught by Chinese Professor….
Taught by a Chinese professor – learn Offensive Cyber Security from the Master….Prof. Xiuwen Liu (homepage: http://www.cs.fsu.edu/~liux/)
http://www.cs.fsu.edu/~redwood/OffensiveSecurity/
Why Chinese Companies Should Take the Rest of the World Seriously
http://www.techinasia.com/sina-weibos-failure-chinese-companies-rest-world/?
People’s Republic of China – Hong Kong Technical Hub Number 1
http://www.techinasia.com/hong-kong-chinas-number-tech-hub-infographic/

Mail from the (Velvet) Cybercrime Underground — Krebs on Security
http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/07/mail-from-the-velvet-cybercrime-underground/
A 30 Year-Old Hacker Just Cursed At The Most Powerful Man In Global Surveillance
http://www.businessinsider.com/keith-alexander-gets-heckled-at-black-hat-2013-7
5 scariest cybersecurity threats @ BlackHat DEFCON…
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57596263/5-scariest-cybersecurity-threats-at-black-hat-defcon/
NSA XKeyscore Tool ‘Could Crack VPNs And Expose The Anonymous’
http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/nsa-xkeyscore-vpn-cracking-123499?
NSA chief: Snooping is crucial to fighting terrorism
http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/31/tech/web/nsa-alexander-black-hat/index.html
Ex-USAF Chief Scientist Likens U.S. Cybersecurity Challenge to Whac-A-Mole: Scientific American |
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=usaf-cybersecurity-drones-qa-maybury

Britain ‘Not Winning War on Cyber Crime’ MPs Warn
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/495541/20130730/britain-winning-cyber-crime-war-home-affairs.htm
UK report: Banks let e-criminals pinch gobs of money underneath the law’s nose |
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/07/30/uk-report-banks-let-e-criminals-pinch-gobs-of-money-underneath-the-laws-nose/?

Ghana Government develops cyber security policy |
http://www.modernghana.com/news/478715/1/government-develops-cyber-security-policy.html

Syrian Electronic Army Hacks Major Communications Websites
http://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/cyber-exploits/2013/07/syrian-electronic-army-hacks-major-communications-websites.html?
Cyber Jihadists, State Department Now In Full-Blown Twitter War
http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/07/29/jihadis_ape_state_department#.UfgW1Rss8CI.twitter

2013 BLACKHAT Presentations….
https://www.blackhat.com/us-13/archives.html#Healey

Semper Fi;

謝謝
紅龍

HITCON 2013 Concludes…”No, these are not the Chinese Cyberspies You are looking for, move along, move along…”! Red Dragon Returns from Taiwan…

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Good Monday Morning from Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China…

Much in the news to share – take particular note of the growing distrust in the People’s Republic of China’s State Owned Enterprise (SOE) HUAWEI. The United Kingdom is starting to wonder why Huawei’s own employees are reviewing their own telecommunications and networking kit…”No, these are not he Chinese Cyberspies You are looking for, move along, move along…”!

Winning Without Fighting: The Chinese Psychological Warfare Challenge
http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/07/winning-without-fighting-the-chinese-psychological-warfare-challenge

German anxieties over the People’s Republic of China’s rise | Germany | DW.DE | 20.07.2013
http://www.dw.de/german-anxieties-over-chinas-rise/a-16963665?

UK discovers People’s Republic of China’s Huawei UK staff auditing Huawei kit: Govt orders probe •
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/07/19/huawei_cybersecurity_centre/

Huawei’s Chinese connection continues to be source of suspicion
http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=15254
People’s Republic of China’s Huawei Tells Accusers ‘Put Up, or Shut Up’ Following Fresh Spying Allegations
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/492427/20130719/huawei-lashes-out-spying-allegations-cia-uk.htm
Ex-CIA chief Hayden claims People’s Republic of China’s Huawei spies for Chinese state
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1286054/it-goes-without-saying-huawei-spies-china-says-ex-cia-chief
Former CIA boss says aware of evidence Huawei spying for thePeople’s Republic of China
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/19/us-huawei-security-idUSBRE96I06I20130719
Huawei accused of spying for the People’s Republic of China by former CIA boss
http://www.slashgear.com/huawei-accused-of-spying-for-china-by-former-cia-boss-18291022/?
Anatomy of another Android hole – Chinese researchers claim new code verification bypass
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/07/17/anatomy-of-another-android-hole-chinese-researchers-claim-new-code-verification-bypass/?

People’s Republic of China’s Huawei denies spying for Chinese government
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/news/a499762/huawei-denies-spying-for-chinese-government.html?rss
People’s Republic of China’s Huawei says CIA chief’s spy claims were ‘politically inspired and racist corporate defamation’
http://www.computing.co.uk/ctg/news/2283637/huawei-says-cia-chief-s-spy-claims-were-politically-inspired-and-racist-corporate-defamation
People’s Republic of China’s Huawei fends off more spying claims and faces UK security review
http://www.fiercewireless.com/europe/story/huawei-fends-more-spying-claims-and-faces-uk-security-review/2013-07-19?

PRISM Causes China’s Public Campaign Against American Companies
Growing Chinese Animosity Following PRISM Revelations Could Threaten Tech Firms’ Prospects In World’s No. 2 Economy
http://www.ibtimes.com/growing-chinese-animosity-following-prism-revelations-could-threaten-tech-firms-prospects-worlds-no

Good Practices Guide on Non-Nuclear Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection (NNCEIP) from Terrorist Attacks Focusing on Threats Emanating from Cyberspace
http://www.osce.org/atu/103500

US Military to Deploy Units Devoted to Cyber Operations
http://www.acqmagazine.com/military-to-deploy-units-devoted-to-cyber-operations/

Enjoy!

Semper Fi,

謝謝
紅龍

Meeting the Number One Chinese Hacker…and Americans making progress in Taipei @ HITCON 2013

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Good day Folks from HITCON 2013!

An interesting international INFOSEC day indeed! Alliteration aside – today was phenomenal @ HITCON 2013!

For yours truly today’s HITCON 2013 marked the pinnacle of success for the Red Dragon – meeting the Number 1 Hacker from the People’s Republic of China! The gentlemen was very forthright and reminded me in so many ways of the China I knew of in 1983 – earnest, open, honest and willing to share with foreigners – this my friends was the Red Dragon coming face to face with the ‘mysterious’ China Hacking boogeyman – quite frankly, there isn’t one!

What marked today’s events even more inedibly in mind was another group of Chinese Hackers who had purchased multiple copies of my book “21st Century Chinese Cyber Warfare” in order to study and reference the concept of Middle Kingdom Information Warfare Doctrine development in their home country!!!

Wow. If Chinese Hackers are buying a foreigners book, then the Red Dragon has accomplished his mission. Roger out.

The icing on the cake for today was when finished with the Keynote speech I called China’s number 1 Hacker up front on stage and presented him with an autographed copy of the Chinese Hackers new manual…sadly, this fellow wasn’t on the original distribution list with the initial purchase. Yet as he thumbed carefully through the copy in his hands, it was meant to be that he should have a copy of “21st Century Chinese Cyber Warfare” as a gift.

I wonder if all the military & political might focused so negatively on the Middle Kingdom could ever achieve such progress as we experienced today in Taipei @ HITCON 2013…

UK Government Security Adviser To Review People’s Republic of China’s Huawei Cell

http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/government-security-huawei-cell-122238?

No firewall for Macao’s new campus, exempt from the Great Firewall of China – CHINA – Globaltimes.cn
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/797007.shtml#.UehyNj6G1JE
PRC Officials encouraged to promote ‘mass line’ campaign – SPECIAL COVERAGE – Globaltimes.cn
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/796861.shtml#.Uehy9T6G1JE

Semper Fidelis my new Chinese Friends!

謝謝

紅龍

Taiwan & Asia’s Premiere Hacking CON – HITCON 2013 – MicroSolved’s own Red Dragon Rising Keynotes

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Good morning from Taiwan & Asia’s Premiere Hacking CON – HITCON 2013 –
MicroSolved’s own Red Dragon Rising Keynotes on the comparative cyber convict doctrine of the People’s Republic of China, Russia and Iran!
If you are in Taipei please stop by and say ‘hello’!

Today’s cyber threat situational awareness (SA) includes quite a few items about the People’s Republic of China’s Huawei and the companies efforts to support the Communist Regimes efforts to colonize the world via Operation Middle Kingdom (OP Middle Kingdom). You’ll note that the Brit’s are getting wise to Huawei’s investment initiatives as a possible threat to Her Royal Majesty’s National Security. On a similar track is Saudi Arabia’s investment in Huawei…and thus the high tech colonization of the Middle East has begun. India has already been colonized by Huawei as you’ll read about the significant volume of high tech patents Huawei has purchased in the former British colony.

Please enjoy these cyber threat SA items – more to come I’m certain from HITCON 2013 in 台北, 中華民國 ~ Taiepi, Republic of China.

How the U.S. Uses Information Gained From Spying on Foreign Companies

UK reviews People’s Republic of China’s Huawei security center deal (as you would during a low-level cyberwar)

http://gigaom.com/2013/07/18/uk-reviews-huawei-security-center-deal-as-you-would-during-a-low-level-cyberwar/
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2013/07/how-us-uses-information-gained-spying-foreign-companies/67321/
Britain to review People’s republic of China’s Huawei cyber center to allay security fears

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/18/us-security-britain-huawei-idUSBRE96H0GA20130718
People’s Republic of China’s Huawei under investigation from UK government over security foul play | ITProPortal.com

http://www.itproportal.com/2013/07/18/huawei-under-investigation-from-uk-government-over-security-foul-play/
Government to review People’s Republic of China’s Huawei’s UK cyber security centre

http://www.computing.co.uk/ctg/news/2283352/government-to-review-huaweis-uk-cyber-security-centre
Saudia Arabia’s ITC & People’s Republic of Huawei in partnership to upgrade core network
People’s Republic of China’s Operation Middle Kingdom knows no limits as it focuses colonizaton of Saudia Arabia…

http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2013/07/18/itc-and-huawei-in-partnership-to-upgrade-core-network/?
People’s Republic of China’s Huawei Invests in 5G Networks IOT begin High Tech colonizing of world

http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2013/07/17/huawei-invests-in-5g-networks/?
People’s Republic of China’s Huawei also developing an app to clear Other Storage problem

http://wmpoweruser.com/huawei-also-developing-an-app-to-clear-other-storage-problem/?
HTC-Huawei Merger Should Be Considered, Says JP Morgan Analyst | Tech Biz | The Diplomat

http://thediplomat.com/tech-biz/2013/07/17/htc-huawei-merger-should-be-considered-says-jp-morgan-analyst/?
People’s Republic of China’s Huawei reduces focus on U.S. market

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57593961-92/huawei-reduces-focus-on-u.s-market/?
People’s Republic of China’s Hong Kong Ranked Asia’s Most Innovative Market

http://thediplomat.com/pacific-money/2013/07/18/hong-kong-ranked-asias-most-innovative-market/?

People’s Republic of China’s Huawei applied for 56K patents, invested $4.8bn in R&D in 2012
OP Middle Kingom successful as the People’s Republic of China’s High Tech colonization of India is complete.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/huawei-applied-for-56k-patents-invested-48bn-in-rd-in-2012/article4924068.ece

Japan paper’s social media accounts ‘blocked in China’

http://phys.org/news/2013-07-japan-paper-social-media-accounts.html

Is North Korea Poised to Launch a Cyber Attack?

http://www.internationalpolicydigest.org/2013/07/13/is-north-korea-poised-to-launch-a-cyber-attack/?
South Korea accuses North of cyber attacks

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/16/net-us-korea-cyber-idUSBRE96F0A920130716

Semper Fi!

謝謝
紅龍

Red Dragon Rising…Closer to the Middle Kingdom…HITCON 2013 – TaiBei, Republic of China (ROC)

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Good morning from Taipei, Republic of China (ROC)…

Many interesting cyber stories available today for your reading enjoyment and Cyber Threat SA – of particular note is the People’s Republic of China’s anti-corruption campaign focused on Brit firm GSK…
Another trend is the People’s Liberation Army’s cooperation with Russian military friends from a Naval Littoral power projection perspective…

Enjoy!

Xi urges development through scientific innovation – People’s Daily Online
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90785/8330757.html
People’s Republic of China’s US T-bill holdings hit record in May – People’s Daily Online
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90778/8330299.html
People’s Republic of China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign: Old Wine in an Old Bottle

http://blogs.cfr.org/asia/2013/07/17/chinas-anti-corruption-campaign-old-wine-in-an-old-bottle/
People’s Republic of China says probe of British GSK part of business climate clean-up – People’s Daily Online
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90778/8330200.html
Overseas joint exercise strengthens Chinese navy’s real-combat capabilities
http://eng.mod.gov.cn/DefenseNews/2013-07/12/content_4458425.htm
Chinese military lashes out at Japanese defense report
http://eng.mod.gov.cn/Press/2013-07/12/content_4458304.htm
People’s Republic of China in $5 billion drive to develop disputed East China Sea gas

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/17/us-cnooc-eastchinasea-idUSBRE96G0BA20130717

Barrage of Cyberattacks Challenges Campus Culture
“..most of it thought to be from the People’s Republic of China, with millions of hacking attempts weekly.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/17/education/barrage-of-cyberattacks-challenges-campus-culture.html?
More foreign companies involved in People’s Republic of China IPR suits
“With fiercer global competition, as well as a tendency for trade protectionism in certain countries, we have seen a remarkable increase in cross-border IPR conflicts,” said Kong Xiangjun, president of the top court’s intellectual property tribunal.

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/china/china-business/2013/07/16/383812/More-foreign.htm
People’s Republic of China’s 50 Cent Party: Pro-China Online Commenters May Also Be Convicts

http://www.techinasia.com/chinas-50-cent-party-prochina-online-commenters-convicts/
Hacking accusations erroneous: Chinese defense spokesman
http://eng.mod.gov.cn/Press/2013-05/31/content_4453733.htm
Cisco stops hiring from People’s Republic of China’s Huawei in India –

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Cisco-stops-hiring-from-Huawei-in-India/articleshow/21113317.cms

Targeted Attacks Hit Asian, European Government Agencies

http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/targeted-attacks-hit-asian-european-government-agencies/

We need to develop cyber weapons fast – before our enemies turn them on us –

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/technology/micwright/100009376/we-need-to-develop-cyber-weapons-fast-before-our-enemies-turn-them-on-us/
German Military Knew About PRISM: Report

http://www.securityweek.com/german-military-knew-about-prism-report

N.S.A. Leaks Revive Push in Russia to Control Net

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/15/business/global/nsa-leaks-stir-plans-in-russia-to-control-net.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

S. Korea confirms DPRK behind June 25 cyber attack

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-07/16/c_132546181.htm

Semper Fi –
謝謝

紅龍