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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 new advisory from the FBI and CISA.
Salt Typhoon hackers backdoor telcos with new GhostSpider malware
The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Salt Typhoon has been observed utilizing a new "GhostSpider" backdoor in attacks against telecommunication service providers.
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Salt Typhoon's surge extends far beyond US telcos
The reach of the China-linked Salt Typhoon gang extends beyond telecommunications giants in the United States, and its arsenal includes several backdoors – including a brand-new malware dubbed GhostSpider – according to Trend Micro researchers.
Salt Typhoon targets telcos again with backdoor GhostSpider malware
While GhostSpider took all the limelight, Salt Typhoon was also spotted using other, never-seen-before variants, including a Linux backdoor called Masol RAT, a rootkit called Demodex, and a backdoor named SnappyBee.
Salt Typhoon’s Boldest Hack Yet: T-Mobile Attack is Significant, Analysts Say
Salt Typhoon's breach compromises U.S. telecom giants, including T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. The hack exposes vulnerabilities in U.S. wiretapping systems, threatening national security and potentially the data of millions of Americans. T-Mobile claims limited damage, but the full scope of the breach is still unclear.
Top senator calls Salt Typhoon ‘worst telecom hack in our nation’s history’
The Chinese government espionage campaign that has deeply penetrated more than a dozen U.S. telecommunications companies is the “worst telecom hack in our nation’s history — by far,” a senior U.S. senator told The Washington Post in an interview this week.
Salt Typhoon Chinese Cyber Espionage Team Named in T-Mobile Hack; Group Breached All Three Major US Carriers
A recent confirmed T-Mobile hack has been attributed to Salt Typhoon, the Chinese cyber espionage team that also breached Verizon and AT&T earlier in the year. That means the hackers were able to penetrate all three of the country's major mobile carriers in 2024.
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Chinese telecom espionage began with ‘much broader’ aims, officials say
The U.S. has been investigating the Salt Typhoon hackers since late spring and early summer this year, a senior FBI official ...
U.S. officials say they still have not expelled Chinese telco hackers
U.S. officials said Tuesday they had not expelled Chinese hackers from telecommunications companies, warning concerned users ...
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No Timeline for Evicting Chinese Hackers from US Networks
Chinese hackers who penetrated U.S. telecoms likely haven't been fully evicted partially due to shifting tactics made in ...
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Farmers nervous as Chinese drone ban bill looms
Farmers watch as popular drones with Chinese ties have drawn the fire of Washington lawmakers, David Murray writes.
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T-Mobile Addresses ‘Salt Typhoon’ Cyberattack Concerns, Outlines Robust Security Measures
T-Mobile has issued a detailed response to reports of highly coordinated cyberattacks, allegedly carried out by groups linked ...
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T-Mobile US takes a victory lap after stopping cyberattacks: 'Other providers may be seeing different outcomes'
Funny what putting more effort and resources into IT security can do Attackers - possibly China's Salt Typhoon ...
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T-Mobile Shares More Dirt on Recent Cyberattack
T-Mobile recently blocked a cyberattack linked to "Salt Typhoon". They're strengthening defenses and discussing with US ...
An Update on Recent Cyberattacks Targeting the US Wireless Companies
By Jeff Simon, T-Mobile Chief Security Officer NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 27, 2024 / Like the entire telecommunications industry, T-Mobile has been closely monitoring ongoing reports ...