CISA Says China-based “Salt Typhoon” Hackers Are Still Embedded in US Telecoms – DTH

2024/12/4

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本期科技新闻涵盖多个领域，首先是iVerify公司发现少量iOS和Android设备感染了NSO集团的Pegasus间谍软件，这引发了人们对移动设备安全的担忧。其次，华盛顿特区总检察长起诉亚马逊，指控其误导Prime会员关于送货时间的保证，这涉及到亚马逊的商业行为和消费者权益问题。在网络安全方面，美国网络安全与基础设施安全局（CISA）表示，名为“盐暴风”（Salt Typhoon）的中国支持的黑客仍然潜伏在美国主要的电信网络中，这凸显了国家网络安全的严峻形势。CISA和FBI建议美国民众使用加密消息应用程序来保护通信安全。在人工智能领域，谷歌DeepMind的新天气预报模型GenCast在97.2%的测试指标中优于欧洲中期天气预报中心系统，这标志着AI技术在气象领域的重大突破。谷歌还推出了新的生成式AI视频工具Vio和升级的文本转图像模型Imogen3。Spotify Wrapped 2024 推出了新的功能，包括一个AI驱动的播客，提供用户年度音乐的个性化音频摘要。在游戏行业，英特尔发布了两款预算型桌面显卡，育碧宣布关闭其免费游戏射击游戏《X-Defiant》，并进行裁员，这反映了游戏市场竞争的激烈程度。

Deep Dive

Key Insights

Why did CISA warn about China-backed hackers known as Salt Typhoon?

CISA warned that Salt Typhoon hackers are still embedded in major U.S. telecom networks, potentially targeting U.S. officials and presidential candidates. The hackers gained access to real-time calls, texts, and metadata.

Why did the Washington, D.C. Attorney General file a lawsuit against Amazon?

The lawsuit accuses Amazon of misleading Prime members about guaranteed delivery times, particularly in majority-Black or low-income neighborhoods, where the company still charges for same-day or two-day delivery despite not providing the service.

Why did iVerify find infections by the NSO group malware known as Pegasus?

iVerify's Mobile Threat Hunting feature, launched in May for iOS and Android, scanned 2,500 devices and found seven infections by Pegasus, a spyware known for its sophisticated capabilities.

Why is Google's DeepMind's new weather forecasting model significant?

Google's DeepMind's GenCast model outperforms the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts system in 97.2% of tested metrics. It uses machine learning to produce a range of potential outcomes, covering extreme events like tropical cyclones and potentially better anticipating climate change impacts.

Why is Spotify introducing an AI-powered podcast in Wrapped 2024?

Spotify is using Google's Notebook LM tool to create a personalized audio summary of a user's year in music, highlighting songs, artists, and genres. This feature aims to enhance user engagement and provide a more personalized experience.

Why is Ubisoft shutting down X-Defiant?

Ubisoft is shutting down X-Defiant, a free-to-play shooter, because it failed to reach the audience the company was looking for, despite initial interest. Servers will stay up until June 3rd, 2025, and players who purchased the Ultimate Founders Pack will receive a full refund.

Why did Intel announce new budget desktop graphics cards?

Intel announced the $249 Arc B580 and the $219 Arc B570, which use the Z2 Battle Mage found in Lunar Lake laptop chips. These cards aim to outperform competitors like NVIDIA's RTX 4060 and AMD's RX 7600, offering double the graphics cores and up to 190 watts of power.

Chapters

iVerify's Mobile Threat Hunting feature detected Pegasus spyware on several devices, highlighting the ongoing threat of NSO Group malware. The Washington, D.C. Attorney General also filed a lawsuit against Amazon for misleading Prime members about delivery times.

Pegasus spyware infections detected by iVerify
Lawsuit against Amazon over delivery times

Shownotes Transcript

Ubisoft is shutting down XDefiant, Spotify Wrapped 2024 includes an audio summary of user listening habits, Washington DC AG files lawsuit against Amazon over Prime deliveries.

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