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.
Salt Typhoon hack – US Senator presents new bill to beef up telecoms' security
The Secure American Communications Act aims to beef up US telecoms' network security against unauthorized access.
Senators say US must boost security after Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
The United States must do more to address hacking threats after China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to infiltrate American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.S. calls, senators said at a hearing Wednesday.
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 originated in China and targeted major telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon. The NSA says it believes Chinese hackers were targeting ...
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.
What is Salt Typhoon? A security expert explains the Chinese hackers and their attack on US telecommunications networks
Chinese hackers are alleged to have broken into US phone networks, giving Chinese intelligence services a window onto specific Americans’ phone and messaging activity.
‘Salt Typhoon’ telecoms hack prompts new US cybersecurity regulations
The FCC has proposed requiring telecom companies to enhance the security of their networks against attacks and implementing an annual risk management requirement.
US urges use of encrypted messaging apps following Salt Typhoon hack
Many encrypted communications apps protect user correspondence with so-called E2EE, or end-to-end-encryption. Usually, messages are scrambled in a way that theoretically allows a communication app’s developer to read their contents. E2EEE scrambles messages before they leave the user’s device, which means not even the app developer can access it.
The worst telecommunications hack in US history: Chinese cyber group ‘Salt Typhoon’ intrusions likely started years ago
U.S. intelligence sources indicate Chinese government-sponsored hackers have been secretly lurking around decrepit routers and switches for years.
US Agencies to Brief House on Chinese Salt Typhoon Telecom Hacking
U.S. government agencies will hold a classified briefing for the House of Representatives on Tuesday on China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to infiltrate American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.
Salt Typhoon Attack Shows Us World Governments Are Woefully Ill-Equipped To Handle Cyber Espionage
Salt Typhoon, a hacking group reportedly sponsored by the Chinese government, has launched another widespread cyberattack on at least eight U.S. telecommunication providers. The cyberattack
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What is salt Typhoon hack? FBI warns iPhone and android users to use encrypted apps amid cyberattack
According to various news outlets, authorities on a news call alleged that the Salt Typhoon hacks, reportedly one of the ...
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Salt Typhoon poses a serious supply chain risk to most organizations
The Salt Typhoon intrusion gives China a chance to exfiltrate massive amounts of data from most organizations, especially ...