Chief Operating Officer, OTM Cyber | Strategy and Operations Professional | Organizational Leader
The FBI and CISA just confirmed Chinese hackers breached major US telecom providers—a wake-up call (but not the first) for US businesses. As the 2024 elections approach, this incident highlights how geopolitical tensions are driving advanced persistent threat (APT) activity against US infrastructure, with espionage at the core. The breaches impacted major telecoms like Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, with hackers targeting communication interception systems meant for lawful investigations. The swift response from the FBI and CISA, including intel sharing and support to affected entities, demonstrates the critical need for strong public-private collaboration in cyber defense. Similar reconnaissance activity is hitting Canadian organizations, underscoring the broader implications. Organizations must stay alert, bolster defenses, and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. #Cybersecurity #NationStateThreats #APT #TelecomSecurity #CyberDefense #Leadership #ShieldsUp https://lnkd.in/g8AAM-pf
