网络安全风暴下的启示 - Lessons from the Cybersecurity Storm [HSK 7]

Chinese Short Dialogue | 听中文会话 | 中国語会話を聴く

陈智高 and 王明月 discuss the impact and reflections on China's cybersecurity in light of U.S. cyber surveillance activities.

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《English Translation》

陈智高: 明月, have you seen the report on 'Volt Typhoon' recently? It says that U.S. cyber intrusions have spread across major cities in our country.
王明月: Yes, Master. The U.S. not only monitors the world but also implants backdoors in devices and uses toolkits like 'Marble' to disguise attack traces, making it extremely hard to track.
陈智高: 'Marble'? That name is quite fitting, like the intricate patterns on a marble sculpture, covering up the original attack source layer by layer, making tracking difficult.
王明月: Furthermore, the U.S. accesses global user data through programs like 'Upstream' and 'PRISM,' conducting nearly indiscriminate surveillance. Master, it feels like cyberspace has become an invisible battlefield.
陈智高: Indeed. Modern cyber-espionage is like ancient military intelligence-gathering, but the methods are more covert and harder to defend against. The U.S. uses its geographic and technological advantages to monitor undersea cables, a struggle over power and interests.
王明月: I’ve also learned that the U.S. uses 'supply chain attacks,' planting spy software in hardware during logistics. This method is truly like 'smuggling in secret,' hard to guard against.
陈智高: Exactly. This strategy is even described in *The Art of War*—‘all warfare is based on deception, making the enemy uncertain and therefore controllable.’ It’s psychological warfare, creating unease as any device could be a spying tool.
王明月: You’re right, Master. It reminds me of the 'zero trust' approach in cybersecurity, which assumes all connections are untrustworthy. Should we invest more in this area?
陈智高: That's a good idea. We need to innovate technologically but also remain calm in our mindset. Remember, the battlefield of cyberspace may be silent but is equally full of strategic battles of wits.
王明月: Master, do you think we could unite with other countries to combat this cyber hegemony together?
陈智高: International cooperation is indeed a path, but ultimately, we must rely on our technological strength. A strong nation ensures secure networks, like having a 'mighty bow in hand, deterring any enemy from attacking.'
王明月: Understood, Master. To strengthen cybersecurity, we need to boost technical defenses and raise public awareness. That way, even in the face of 'Volt Typhoon,' we can respond with confidence.
陈智高: Well said, 明月. Remember, future warfare isn’t only on the physical battlefield but also in unseen cyberspace. Technology is the blade, and mindset is the shield; both must be strong.