Chinese cybersecurity firm sanctioned by US Treasury over alleged links to Salt Typhoon hackers
Salt Typhoon is perhaps best known as the group who infiltrated the networks of nine major US telecommunications companies and internet providers, including Verizon and AT&T in the largest telecoms hack in US history.
Outgoing FCC head says Salt Typhoon hacking a clarion call to address security issues
The outgoing head of the Federal Communications Commission said a massive Chinese-linked cyber-espionage operation against U.S. telecoms firms known as "Salt Typhoon" is a "clarion call" to address significant telecommunications security issues.
Biden administration looks to penalize Salt Typhoon telecom hackers
The espionage hack of at least nine American telecommunication firms — including giants AT&T and Verizon — targeted the Trump campaign, FBI wiretaps and top State Department officials.
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Hack Tied to Salt Typhoon
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity company and a Shanghai-based cyber actor for their alleged links to the Salt Typhoon group and the recent compromise of the federal agency.
FCC orders telecoms to secure their networks after Salt Tyhpoon hacks
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ordered U.S. telecommunications carriers to secure their networks following last year's Salt Typhoon security breaches.
Meet the Chinese ‘Typhoon’ hackers preparing for war
U.S. intelligence says these China-backed hackers are among those laying the groundwork for future conflict with the United States.
Salt Typhoon: A Wake-Up Call to Fortify U.S. Telecom Security
The Federal Communications Commission highlights a massive cyber-espionage attack called 'Salt Typhoon' linked to China, targeting U.S. telecoms. FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel emphasizes the urgent need to secure networks.
US Identifies Chinese Firm Behind Salt Typhoon Hacks on Telecom Networks
The State and Treasury Departments say Chinese cybersecurity vendor Sichuan Juxinhe is behind the hacks into numerous US telecommunications companies.
Biden administration penalizes Chinese actors behind two major hacks
The sanctions against a lone hacker and a private company are Biden’s final salvo against the Chinese government’s audacious ...
Hackers Likely Stole FBI Call Logs From AT&T That Could Compromise Informants
A breach of AT&T that exposed “nearly all” of the company’s customers may have included records related to confidential FBI ...
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FBI agents’ data exposed in AT&T cyberattack
AT&T announced having been attacked in July last year, revealing that six months of customer mobile data from 2022 had been ...
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Verizon says it has ‘contained’ Salt Typhoon impacts
Verizon has "contained" impacts from the Salt Typhoon hack, allegedly perpetrated by a hacking group backed by the Chinese ...
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Mixed Messages: The Salt Typhoon Encryption Debacle
While the balance of security, privacy, and public safety has always been a concern, recent cyberattacks have highlighted conflicting guidance ...