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.
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 ...
Salt Typhoon hack on US, FBI says to use encrypted apps
The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say that Americans should use encrypted apps such as iMessage and FaceTime to be safe from foreign hackers.
‘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.
Historic Chinese “Salt Typhoon” Hack Exposes Flaws in Our Data Privacy
U.S. telecom companies are dealing with what some experts are calling the largest hack in U.S. history. Carried out by “Salt Typhoon,” this sophisticated breach is raising critical concerns about the security of personal and national communications.
‘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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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 ...
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US ‘Flips’ to Support Encryption Following China’s ‘Salt Typhoon’ Cyberattack
Privacy advocates hailed a “watershed moment” as the FBI and CISA urged Americans to use encrypted messaging apps in the wake ...
FBI Says Everyone Should Use Encryption Apps for Their Calls and Texts After China Hack: ‘Encryption Is Your Friend’
The best way to secure your data is to use end-to-end encryption apps like Signal and WhatsApp, officials advised ...
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Amid Hack, FBI Issues Warning About iPhone, Android Texts
An unprecedented cyber attack, nicknamed Salt Typhoon by Microsoft, has potentially exposed private communications to foreign ...