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.
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.
How to Protect Yourself From the Salt Typhoon Hack, No Matter What the FBI Says
The FBI is still touting the debunked idea that its agents could access communications without opening a door to foreign hackers.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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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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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 ...
Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking: Senators say US must boost security
US agencies held classified briefings for the Senate and the House of Representatives over the last week about the hacking ...