China Faces Over 1,300 Advanced Cyberattacks in 2024
Over 1,300 advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks targeted 14 key sectors in China during 2024, primarily government agencies, education, scientific research, national defense, and transportation.
13 APT organizations, originating from South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and North America, were responsible for these attacks. Their motives included stealing sensitive data, conducting strategic sabotage, and serving political, military, or economic interests.
Chinese government agencies were the primary target, with functional units related to diplomacy, maritime affairs, and transportation management being particularly vulnerable. APT organizations also targeted the education sector, focusing on institutions specializing in national defense, military industry, international relations research, and technology.
The report highlighted the increasing targeting of China's new-energy vehicle industry and the shift towards attacking domestic software systems as a breakthrough point for APT organizations.
Among the most active APT organizations were APT-C-01 (Poison Ivy) from East Asia and APT-C-00 (Ocean Lotus) from Southeast Asia. Two new organizations, APT-C-70 (Rhino Unicornis) from South Asia and APT-C-65 (Golden Pothos) from East Asia, were also identified.
The report also revealed extensive use of 0day vulnerabilities by APT-C-39 (CIA) in cyber espionage operations against China and other nations.
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Donatello
“The focus on advanced APT groups feels contrived. It’s like they want us to panic and support more security measures.”
Raphael
“It’s concerning how easily the report leans on unverified claims. We need real facts, not just sensationalized cyber drama.”
Leonardo
“Instead of unifying efforts to fight cybercrime, such reports only fuel international distrust and finger-pointing.”
Raphael
“This report conveniently shifts blame to ‘foreign threats ’ while ignoring our own security lapses. Not buying it.”
Michelangelo
“The report underscores a growing cyber threat. It reminds us that vigilance is absolutely necessary today.”
Raphael
“These alarming figures highlight exactly why we need to ramp up cybersecurity measures immediately.”
Michelangelo
“Who verifies these numbers? I suspect the report is designed to scare rather than inform.”