Nation-State Cisco Details ‘Salt Typhoon’ Network Hopping, Credential Theft Tactics Cisco Talos observed Chinese hackers pivoting from a compromised device operated by one telecom to target a device in another telecom. Ryan NaraineFebruary 21, 2025
Nation-State Salt Typhoon Targeting Old Cisco Vulnerabilities in Fresh Telecom Hacks China-linked APT Salt Typhoon has been exploiting known vulnerabilities in Cisco devices in attacks on telecom providers in the US and abroad. Ionut ArghireFebruary 14, 2025
Government DHS Disbands Cyber Safety Review Board, Ending One of CISA’s Few Bright Spots The Trump administration has disbanded the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB), ending one of the few bright spots at CISA. Ryan NaraineJanuary 22, 2025
Nation-State A 9th Telecoms Firm Has Been Hit by a Massive Chinese Espionage Campaign, the White House Says A top White House official said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Associated PressDecember 29, 2024
Nation-State White House Says at Least 8 US Telecom Firms, Dozens of Nations Impacted by China Hacking Campaign A top White House official said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Associated PressDecember 5, 2024
Network Security Government Guidance on Chinese Telco Hacking Highlights Threat to Cisco Devices Government agencies issue guidance on Chinese telecoms hacking as US officials say threat actors may have yet to be expelled. Eduard KovacsDecember 4, 2024
Nation-State FBI Tells Telecom Firms to Boost Security Following Wide-Ranging Chinese Hacking Campaign Guidance issued by the FBI and CISA is intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage. Associated PressDecember 3, 2024
Nation-State T-Mobile Shares More Information on China-Linked Cyberattack T-Mobile has confirmed being targeted by hackers, likely China’s Salt Typhoon, but reiterated that the attack was blocked. Eduard KovacsNovember 28, 2024
Nation-State T-Mobile Also Targeted in Chinese Telecom Hacking Campaign T-Mobile has also been targeted by the Chinese group Salt Typhoon in a major espionage campaign targeting US telecom companies. Eduard KovacsNovember 18, 2024
Nation-State CISA, FBI Confirm China Hacked Telecoms Providers for Spying CISA and the FBI have confirmed that Chinese hackers compromised the networks of telecommunications companies to spy on specific targets. Ionut ArghireNovember 14, 2024
Nation-State US Gov Agency Urges Employees to Limit Phone Use After China ‘Salt Typhoon’ Hack The US government's CFPB sent an email with a simple directive: “Do NOT conduct CFPB work using mobile voice calls or text messages.” SecurityWeek NewsNovember 8, 2024
Nation-State China’s Salt Typhoon Hacked AT&T, Verizon: Report The China-linked group Salt Typhoon hacked AT&T and Verizon, possibly compromising wiretap systems, according to WSJ. Eduard KovacsOctober 7, 2024