CISA clocked Salt Typhoon in federal networks before telecom intrusions
Outgoing CISA Director Jen Easterly didn’t say what agencies were impacted by Salt Typhoon or when, but noted it provided greater visibility into the active campaign.
Salt Typhoon - The Chinese Telecom Hack
Their attacks have impressed by the skill, persistence and ability of Salt Typhoon hackers to embed in computer networks.
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Hack Tied to Salt Typhoon
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity company and a Shanghai-based cyber actor for their alleged links to the Salt Typhoon group and the recent compromise of the federal agency.
US hits back against China’s Salt Typhoon group
Experts welcome economic sanctions against gang believed to be behind telecom hacks, but warn tougher action is needed.
Chinese Hacking Group ‘Salt Typhoon’ Behind Major AT&T, Verizon Network Breach
A major telecommunications breach targeting AT&T and Verizon networks has been attributed to Salt Typhoon, a hacking group linked to China. The intrusion, described as the largest telecommunications hack in U.
US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Chinese company over Salt Typhoon hack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday imposed sanctions on alleged hacker Yin Kecheng and cybersecurity company Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., accusing both of being involved in a series of hacks against American telecom companies.
US Identifies Chinese Firm Behind Salt Typhoon Hacks on Telecom Networks
The State and Treasury Departments say Chinese cybersecurity vendor Sichuan Juxinhe is behind the hacks into numerous US telecommunications companies.
The U.S. Sanctions Beijing Firm Behind Major ‘Salt Typhoon’ Telecom Hacks
The U.S. Treasury Department said Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co. was directly involved in the deep compromises of the telecommunications firms.
US Names One of the Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive Salt Typhoon Breaches
Plus: New details emerge about China’s cyber espionage against the US, the FBI remotely uninstalls malware on 4,200 US devices, and victims of the PowerSchool edtech breach reveal what hackers stole.
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Salt Typhoon breach was first detected on federal networks, CISA head says
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Easterly hails CISA’s ‘world-class’ talent in final address
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Outgoing FCC head says Salt Typhoon hacking a clarion call to address security issues
The outgoing head of the Federal Communications Commission said a massive Chinese-linked cyber-espionage operation against ...
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Mixed Messages: The Salt Typhoon Encryption Debacle
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White House new cyber EO would give CISA more authorities
The White House is prepping a new cybersecurity executive order that would address cloud security, give CISA new authorities ...
GT investigates: Behind ‘Salt Typhoon’ – US intelligence agencies' mass surveillance of its citizens
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Jen Easterly, CISA: Critical infrastructure threats are increasing
Jen Easterly, Director of the CISA, raises fresh concerns about increasing cyber threats to critical infrastructure.