Cybersecurity Brief: Ford Wants to Listen to You, FBI vs. Chinese Botnet, Threat Actor Tactics

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Ford Data Gathering

Ford has sparked controversy with its recent patent application that proposes an in-vehicle advertisement system capable of eavesdropping on passenger conversations. The patent details technology that can monitor trip data, such as vehicle speed and location, alongside user dialogues, parsing conversations for keywords to target relevant ads. This move raises concerns about privacy, with critics pointing out the lack of information on how Ford intends to secure the data it gathers. The company is no stranger to contentious patents, as it also filed one earlier this year for vehicle repossession technology. While Ford claims these filings are exploratory, the potential for intrusive data collection has prompted calls for stronger privacy protections, especially as US lawmakers scrutinize car manufacturers’ data practices.

More Reading: https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/09/ford-seeks-patent-for-conversation-based-advertising

FBI Takes Down Large Botnet

U.S. law enforcement, led by the FBI, has disrupted a major Chinese hacking group known as « Flax Typhoon, » seizing control of thousands of compromised devices, according to FBI Director Christopher Wray. The group, allegedly run by a company called the Integrity Technology Group, posed as an IT firm but was conducting intelligence operations for Chinese government security agencies. Flax Typhoon is accused of compromising over 250,000 devices globally, including critical infrastructure, corporations, and media outlets. This cyber campaign is part of a larger pattern, similar to the previously identified « Volt Typhoon » group, which has also targeted U.S. infrastructure. Despite China’s denial of the accusations, U.S. and allied officials remain focused on dismantling these botnets, marking another round in an ongoing cyber battle with China.

More Reading: https://blog.lumen.com/derailing-the-raptor-train/

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