The government of Paraguay in collaboration with U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) recently completed a joint cyber security review of Paraguayan government networks designed to strengthen the security of the nation’s critical assets. During the review, the cyber espionage actor Flax Typhoon – a group based in the People’s Republic of China with links to the PRC government – was identified infiltrating Paraguayan government systems.
Recent infiltrations of private telecommunications infrastructure in the United States highlight the importance of cooperation and strengthening critical infrastructure – particularly cyber and communications infrastructure – to reduce vulnerabilities.
This cyber review was part of ongoing cooperation between the United States and Paraguay to build a more secure and resilient digital infrastructure and address shared challenges in cyberspace. The government of Paraguay and the government of the United States of America will continue to work on strengthening their cybersecurity systems to build and strengthen the national and international system.
The original announcement can be found here.
