the prc [peoples republic of china] and russia present a much greater long-term threat than terrorist groups, - michael casey, director of national counterintelligence and security center. the threat from russia and china looms larger than ever as spyware technology proliferates worldwide. casey stressed the urgent need for government and industry to bolster cybersecurity defenses against these nation-states, whose actions could significantly harm u.s. critical infrastructure. the prc [peoples republic of china] and russia present a much greater long-term threat than terrorist groups, casey warned. he cited the wide-reaching capabilities of state-sponsored cyberattacks, such as the china-linked infiltration of major u.s. telecommunications companies, which targeted political leaders and critical infrastructure. unlike terrorists, he noted, nation-backed attackers can disrupt systems on a massive scale, especially during conflicts. casey also highlighted the rapid rise of spyware firms and their accessibility to governments, criminal groups, and ransomware operators. while infamous entities like israels nso group grab headlines, many lesser-known companies have emerged globally, selling advanced tools that make mobile devices particularly vulnerable. he warned, nearly 100 countries have bought spyware, and theyre using it. source:   chief-warns-of-rising-cyber-threats -from-china-russia/  financial times   s/1879840848600343033
Anarchist