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Brickstorm Malware Threatens U.S. Security, Experts Warn

12/5/2025

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U.S. and Canadian Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and National Security Agency (NSA) warn about Brickstorm, a malware campaign linked to Chinese state-sponsored actors, granting persistent network access.
The agencies report attackers can steal credentials and exfiltrate data while undetected for extended periods.
Experts say Brickstorm is not just espionage and could enable strategic sabotage against high-value targets.
China denies involvement, and authorities urge heightened cybersecurity measures.

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Story summary

U.S. and Canadian Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and National Security Agency (NSA) warn about Brickstorm, a malware campaign linked to Chinese state-sponsored actors, granting persistent network access.
The agencies report attackers can steal credentials and exfiltrate data while undetected for extended periods.
Experts say Brickstorm is not just espionage and could enable strategic sabotage against high-value targets.
China denies involvement, and authorities urge heightened cybersecurity measures.