Chinese hackers have reportedly infiltrated U.S. broadband providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, gaining access to systems utilized for court-authorized wiretapping. The breach, attributed to a group known as "Salt Typhoon," may have lasted for months, raising alarms about the integrity of U.S. telecommunications. In response, China denied any involvement, accusing the U.S. of fabricating narratives to frame it. As cybersecurity threats escalate, this incident underscores the growing vulnerabilities within critical infrastructure. Authorities are urged to bolster defenses against such intrusions to protect national security. Read full news at https://lnkd.in/dJFWZwuZ #Cybersecurity #Hacking #China #US #Verizon #ATT #LumenTechnologies #DataBreach #Intelligence #SaltTyphoon #Telecommunications #Wiretapping #NationalSecurity #Infrastructure #CyberEspionage #InformationSecurity #TechNews #Government #BreachResponse #InternationalRelations
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Cyber Espionage Alert: Major U.S. Telecoms Compromised A Chinese hacker group known as "Salt Typhoon" has infiltrated the networks of at least three major U.S. telecom providers—Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies—in a significant cybersecurity breach. The hackers targeted sensitive data, including lawful wiretap requests, raising concerns about exposure of critical U.S. intelligence. Investigations by the FBI, U.S. intelligence agencies, and DHS are ongoing, with China denying the allegations. https://ow.ly/WuHq50TFUbm This breach underscores the growing cybersecurity threats facing our critical infrastructure. Is your organization ready to defend against sophisticated cyber threats? Contact Secure Halo for a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment today! #CybersecurityBreach #Telecom #DataBreach #ChinaCyberThreat #SecureHalo #RiskDoneRight #SecuringTheEnterprise #MCP #Cybersecurity #CyberThreat #NetworkSecurity
Chinese Threat Group Hacked Major US Telecom Companies Network
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Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. court wiretap systems🔓🌐 Recent reports reveal that Chinese hackers infiltrated the networks of major U.S. broadband providers like Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, potentially gaining access to sensitive systems used for court-authorized wiretaps. The breach, dubbed “Salt Typhoon,” may have lasted for months, allowing hackers to monitor internet traffic and collect intelligence. This is yet another example of the escalating cyber espionage between the U.S. and China, following earlier discoveries of “Volt Typhoon” and “Flax Typhoon.” What’s at stake? 👉 Critical infrastructure: Hackers accessed systems used for legal wiretapping, undermining U.S. law enforcement’s ability to operate securely. 👉 Broadband providers compromised: Major telecom companies could have unknowingly exposed large amounts of sensitive information. 👉 Ongoing global cybersecurity challenge: As both nations accuse each other of cyberattacks, it’s clear that global cooperation is needed to address these ever-growing threats. This breach highlights the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures across critical industries, especially telecom. With attackers growing more sophisticated, companies must remain vigilant and proactive in securing their infrastructure. Are your systems as secure as they need to be? #CyberSecurity #Telecom #DataBreach #Espionage #SaltTyphoon #CyberThreats #DigitalSecurity #infosec #data
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Neuberger: Defining espionage vs. pre-positioning for attacks is key to battling state actors. Why it matters: 1. The nature of cyber threats is evolving and there's a growing concern about Chinese hacking groups' potential pre-positioning for strategic attacks on critical US infrastructure, not just data theft. 2. The White House aims for clarity between cyber espionage and pre-emptive cyberattacks to guide regulatory steps and international partnerships. 3. To mitigate threats, the U.S. government is enhancing cybersecurity regulations on crucial sectors, fostering international ties and shared intelligence, and urging allies to establish rules distinguishing cyber intrusion types. Learn more by visiting The Record from Recorded Future News: https://lnkd.in/eF4C96eP
Neuberger: Defining espionage vs. pre-positioning for attacks is key to battling state actors
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Hello folks, I am sharing my newly published article in The Manila Times. Have a nice weekend.. AN investigative report entitled "Volt Typhoon III Report Exposes US Cyber Forces Operations," published in China Daily on Oct. 14, 2024, reveals alleged extensive cyber operations by US intelligence agencies, including the National Security Agency (NSA), which disguise their activities as foreign actors, notably China, to conduct espionage and cyberattacks on a global scale. In particular, the report describes "Volt Typhoon" as a campaign wrongly attributed to China by US agencies to target critical US infrastructure, possibly to justify further congressional funding and bolster US cyber capabilities. The NSA reportedly exploits its advanced tech industry and global internet infrastructure dominance, employing methods like "supply chain attacks" that plant backdoor malware in IT products, allowing them to monitor the telecom and internet activity of high-value targets. Investigative evidence from Chinese teams found overlapping IP addresses with nonaffiliated ransomware groups, questioning the authenticity of the US narrative. This report was jointly issued by China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and the National Engineering Laboratory for Computer Virus Prevention Technology, critiquing the US for leveraging "Five Eyes" allies, namely the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, and corporate partners like Microsoft, to amplify these claims without transparent proof. To continue reading, please click the link below; TMT Link: https://lnkd.in/geuym62F
Privacy, trust and US cyber strategy
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🎯According to U.S. officials, a Chinese hacker group known as “Salt Typhoon” has infiltrated the networks of at least three major U.S. telecommunications providers in a significant cybersecurity breach. This audacious espionage operation is believed to be aimed at uncovering the Chinese targets of American surveillance. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. intelligence agencies, and the Department of Homeland Security are currently investigating the breach, which remains in its early stages. 🔔 Stay connected for industry’s latest content – Follow Dr. Anil Lamba, CISSP #linkedin #teamamex #JPMorganChase #cybersecurity #technologycontrols #infosec #informationsecurity #GenAi #linkedintopvoices #cybersecurityawareness #innovation #techindustry #cyber #birminghamtech #cybersecurity #fintech #careerintech #handsworth #communitysupport #womenintech #technology #security #cloud #infosec #riskassessment #informationsecurity #auditmanagement #informationprotection #securityaudit #cyberrisks #cybersecurity #security #cloudsecurity #trends #grc #leadership #socialmedia #digitization #cyberrisk #education #Hacking #privacy #datasecurity #passwordmanagement #identitytheft #phishingemails #holidayseason #bankfraud #personalinformation #creditfraud
Chinese Threat Group Hacked Major US Telecom Companies Network
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🎯According to U.S. officials, a Chinese hacker group known as “Salt Typhoon” has infiltrated the networks of at least three major U.S. telecommunications providers in a significant cybersecurity breach. This audacious espionage operation is believed to be aimed at uncovering the Chinese targets of American surveillance. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. intelligence agencies, and the Department of Homeland Security are currently investigating the breach, which remains in its early stages. 🔔 Stay connected for industry’s latest content – Follow Dr. Anil Lamba, CISSP #linkedin #teamamex #JPMorganChase #cybersecurity #technologycontrols #infosec #informationsecurity #GenAi #linkedintopvoices #cybersecurityawareness #innovation #techindustry #cyber #birminghamtech #cybersecurity #fintech #careerintech #handsworth #communitysupport #womenintech #technology #security #cloud #infosec #riskassessment #informationsecurity #auditmanagement #informationprotection #securityaudit #cyberrisks #cybersecurity #security #cloudsecurity #trends #grc #leadership #socialmedia #digitization #cyberrisk #education #Hacking #privacy #datasecurity #passwordmanagement #identitytheft #phishingemails #holidayseason #bankfraud #personalinformation #creditfraud
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Unveiling LIMINAL PANDA: China's Cyber Threats to the Telecom Sector On November 19, 2024, Adam Meyers, Senior VP of Counter Adversary Operations at CrowdStrike, testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, revealing insights into LIMINAL PANDA—a China-nexus state-sponsored actor targeting telecommunications entities since at least 2020. LIMINAL PANDA employs sophisticated tactics, including: Utilizing custom tools for covert access, command and control (C2), and data exfiltration. Exploiting GSM protocols to retrieve mobile subscriber information, call metadata, and SMS messages. Demonstrating extensive knowledge of telecom networks and inter-provider connections. These activities underscore the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures within the telecommunications sector. How RedSeal Can Help RedSeal's network exposure management platform offers comprehensive visibility into complex, hybrid network infrastructures, enabling organizations to: Visualize Network Assets: Gain a unified view of all network environments—on-premises and in the cloud—to identify potential vulnerabilities. RedSeal Analyze Attack Paths: Evaluate all possible access points to discover and assess exposures, allowing for proactive defense against sophisticated threats. Prioritize Risk Mitigation: Focus on addressing high-risk exposures first, ensuring efficient allocation of security resources. By leveraging RedSeal's capabilities, telecommunications providers can strengthen their defenses against adversaries like LIMINAL PANDA, safeguarding critical infrastructure and sensitive data. #CyberSecurity #TelecomSecurity #LIMINALPANDA #RedSeal #NetworkSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #CriticalInfrastructure Sources https://lnkd.in/e7wYpt9N
Exclusive: CrowdStrike finds that yet another China-linked hacking group is targeting telecom networks
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China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Centre has vehemently rejected claims made by US entities and Microsoft Corporation, asserting that accusations of Chinese hackers orchestrating a high-profile attack on American computer networks are baseless and politically motivated. Tensions regarding cybersecurity between China and the United States have intensified, particularly surrounding the allegations concerning the Volt Typhoon incident. Labeling the discussion a “political farce” crafted by Washington, the agency referenced a coalition of over fifty global cybersecurity experts who purportedly agree that evidence linking the Volt Typhoon incident to Beijing is lacking. The claims surrounding Volt Typhoon first emerged in 2023, when Microsoft identified a group of state-sponsored hackers allegedly embedded in US industrial networks for an extended period. #US #CHina #cybersecurity #hacking Microsoft #networkinflitration #VolotTyphoon
China rejects hacking claims by Microsoft and other US entities
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China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Centre has vehemently rejected claims made by US entities and Microsoft Corporation, asserting that accusations of Chinese hackers orchestrating a high-profile attack on American computer networks are baseless and politically motivated. Tensions regarding cybersecurity between China and the United States have intensified, particularly surrounding the allegations concerning the Volt Typhoon incident. Labeling the discussion a “political farce” crafted by Washington, the agency referenced a coalition of over fifty global cybersecurity experts who purportedly agree that evidence linking the Volt Typhoon incident to Beijing is lacking. The claims surrounding Volt Typhoon first emerged in 2023, when Microsoft identified a group of state-sponsored hackers allegedly embedded in US industrial networks for an extended period. https://lnkd.in/g3ZZTXR7 #US #CHina #cybersecurity #hacking Microsoft #networkinflitration #VolotTyphoon
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One report says, "...the hackers were eventually able to exploit antiquated software and hardware in the United States’ national telecommunications network in order to target a wide array of users." https://lnkd.in/eB_2-pJD #Telecom tech leaders need solutions that implement #NetworkSegmentation to conceal their #CriticalAssets and protect operations. They need solutions that protect old, existing, and new infrastructures. https://lnkd.in/gN_Aagbm
They most recent water system #cyberattacks were the litmus tests. The more recent telecom cyber attack was part 2 of those tests. https://lnkd.in/dASvimXB Its time to act. Its time to put the right solutions in place. https://lnkd.in/gN_Aagbm #CyberCloak #CriticalInfrastructure #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #AssetMansgement #ICS #CPS #OTsecurity #NetworkProtection
Chinese hackers preparing for conflict, US cyber official says
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