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.
CISA First Spotted Salt Typhoon Hackers in Federal Networks
The U.S. federal government's first hint that Chinese hackers penetrated American telecommunications infrastructure came from telemetry on government networks, said
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.
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.
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.
Treasury sanctions Salt Typhoon hacking group behind breaches of major US telecom firms
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Friday that it had sanctioned a China-based cybersecurity company, known as Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology, which it says is directly linked to the China-backed Salt Typhoon hacking group.
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. Found the Beijing Firm Behind Major ‘Salt Typhoon’ Telecom Hacks
In its final days, Biden administration to sanction firm allegedly behind massive spy breach
US Names One of the Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive Salt Typhoon Breaches
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Salt Typhoon breach was first detected on federal networks, CISA head says
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly said the group was first detected “before we ...
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China's Salt Typhoon spies spotted on US govt networks before telcos, CISA boss says
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Mixed Messages: The Salt Typhoon Encryption Debacle
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Noem calls for ‘smaller, more nimble’ CISA during nomination hearing
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Trump's pick to lead DHS, criticized CISA's work on misinformation and said the agency "has gotten far off mission." ...
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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.