The APT, aka Earth Estries, is one of China's most effective threat actors, performing espionage for sometimes years on end against telcos, ISPs, and governments before being detected.

Imagine your car gossiping to insurance companies about your lead foot, or data brokers peddling your daily coffee run. Welcome to the world of connected cars, where convenience and privacy are locked in a head-on collision.

The incident is typical of the heightened threats organizations face during the holidays, when most companies reduce their security operations staff by around 50%.

The future of cybersecurity isn't about preventing every breach — it's about learning and growing stronger with each attack.