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.
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.
FCC Acts to Fortify Networks Following Salt Typhoon Hack
In response to a significant cyberattack attributed to Chinese state-sponsored group Salt Typhoon, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed stringent measures to enhance the cybersecurity of U.
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.
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 telecom victims rises to 8, with 'dozens' of countries affected
The officials said that Salt Typhoon’s victims are located in dozens of countries around the world.
Concerns grow over ‘Salt Typhoon’ telecom hacking group
There is growing concern about the size and scope of the reported Chinese hacking into U.S. telecommunications networks.
US senators vow action after briefing on Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
U.S. government agencies held a classified briefing for all senators on Wednesday on China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to burrow deep into American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.
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.
US Senator announces new bill to secure telecom companies in wake of Chinese hacks
U.S. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden announced a new draft bill with the goal of securing American telephone networks and Americans’ communications in response to the massive hack of telecom providers allegedly done by Chinese government hackers.
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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 ...
China's Salt Typhoon recorded top American officials' calls, says White House
Chinese cyberspies recorded "very senior" US political figures' calls, according to White House security boss Anne Neuberger.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Will Cyber Insurance Cover Losses and Costs Related to the Salt Typhoon Campaign?
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