Chinese hackers are deep inside America’s telecoms networks
Officials say a Chinese hacking group dubbed Salt Typhoon compromised at least eight of America’s telecoms networks. The intruders stole the call-record metadata of a “large number” of Americans. They gained access to the wiretap requests of security agencies—meaning they could work out if any Chinese spies or agents were under American surveillance.
Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking: Senators say US must boost security
US agencies held classified briefings for the Senate and the House of Representatives over the last week about the hacking incident
What is Salt Typhoon? Everything you need to know about 'the worst telecom hack in [U.S.] history'
Though commonly referred to as Salt Typhoon, the group has also been dubbed GhostEmperor, FamousSparrow, Earth Estries, and UNC2286. The name "Salt Typhoon" was given to it by Microsoft, which uses "Typhoon" to label all nation-state threat actors from China.
Chinese Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive ‘Salt Typhoon’ Cyber-Attack on U.S. Telecom Sector
Experts highlight vulnerabilities in the telecommunications sector, warning of risks to both personal privacy and national security. The incident underscores the urgent need for innovative cybersecurity measures,
‘Salt Typhoon’ unleashed: How Chinese hackers targeted America’s communication backbone
A cyber-espionage campaign named “Salt Typhoon,” allegedly linked to China, has compromised critical U.S. telecommunications networks, targeting routers and surveillance systems used by law enforcement.
Chinese hackers target US telecoms: What you need to know to protect your data
Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how Chinese cyber espionage targets U.S. telecoms to steal Americans' information.
Wyden proposes bill to secure US telecoms after Salt Typhoon hacks
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon announced a new bill to secure the networks of American telecommunications companies breached by Salt Typhoon Chinese state hackers earlier this year.
Salt Typhoon Chinese hackers still inside U.S. telecom networks
U.S. officials reveal that Chinese hackers are still lingering inside telecom networks and it's difficult to say when they will be identified and removed.
Telecoms haven't notified most victims of Chinese phone data hacking campaign, sources say
The vast majority of people whose call records have been stolen by Chinese hackers have not been notified, according to ...
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What is Salt Typhoon? A Security Expert On The Chinese Cyberattack
The complex cyberattack, carried out by a group of Chinese hackers dubbed Salt Typhoon, began as far back as 2022. Here's what the public needs to know.
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China's 'Salt Typhoon' Hackers Breached US Networks Using Existing Flaws
The group has been targeting 'Cisco-specific features' to help it break into US telecommunication networks, according to a ...
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The Salt Typhoon telecom hack targeted senior American political figures, the White House says
The Salt Typhoon hack is one of the largest attacks on US telecommunications ever, officials say. The yearslong attack ...