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.
Salt Typhoon attacks prompt talk of hacking back against China
In classified settings, lawmakers have often asked national security officials why American cyber forces don’t go on the attack more often, one senator said.
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US agencies to brief House on Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
U.S. government agencies will hold a classified briefing for the House of Representatives on Tuesday on China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to infiltrate American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.
The Salt Typhoon telecom hack targeted senior American political figures, the White House says
The Salt Typhoon hack originated in China and is one of the biggest attacks on American telecom companies ever, officials say.
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.
Salt Typhoon telecom victims rises to 8, with 'dozens' of countries affected
The officials said that Salt Typhoon’s victims are located in dozens of countries around the world.
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.
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.
FCC Acts to Fortify Networks Following Salt Typhoon Hack
In response to a significant cyberattack attributed to Chinese state-sponsored group Salt Typhoon, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed stringent measures to enhance the cybersecurity of U.
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