Verizon, Salt Typhoon

Verizon says the Chinese ‘Salt Typhoon’ texting threat has been neutralized
Verizon confirmed it has contained a nation-state cyber threat after working with the FBI and private security firms. The attack, codenamed 'Salt Typhoon,' was linked to a Chinese source and targeted government officials.
Verizon says it has contained impact from the Salt Typhoon cyber attack
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) provided an update on the Salt Typhoon cyber attack, saying it contained the incident brought on by the threat actor. The company said Friday, "an independent and highly respected" cybersecurity firm has confirmed the containment by the telecom.
AT&T, Verizon say they evicted Salt Typhoon from their networks
Two of the largest telecom providers in the U.S. said the China-government sponsored threat group is no longer embedded in their networks.
AT&T, Verizon targeted by Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation, but networks secure
The Chinese-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation targeted AT&T and Verizon's systems, but the wireless carriers' U.S. networks are now secure as they work with law enforcement and government officials,
US Air Force chooses Verizon for network upgrades, despite Salt Typhoon intrusions
Verizon already holds contracts with the Armed Forces in supporting flight line testing equipment, animated simulation and training, full-motion, high-definition video to support telemedicine for its airmen, and ultra-fast artificial intelligence for biometric identification.
AT&T and Verizon say networks are secure after being breached by China-linked Salt Typhoon hackers
U.S. telecom giants AT&T and Verizon say they have secured their networks after being targeted by the China-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage
AT&T and Verizon give 'all clear' after Salt Typhoon attack
This is the first time AT&T and Verizon have publicly acknowledged being affected by Salt Typhoon. For most customers, there’s little reason to worry. Verizon told TechCrunch that the hacking group behind the breach had targeted "a small number of high-profile customers in government." Still, the full scope of the breach remains unclear.
China’s ‘Salt Typhoon’ telecom hack has sent shockwaves through the US intelligence community
China’s Ministry of State Security intelligence service was able to exploit the vulnerabilities of America’s antiquated ...
Salt Typhoon attacks may have hit more US firms than previously thought
The recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks may have breached more telecommunications providers than previously thought, with ...
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Mixed Messages: The Salt Typhoon Encryption Debacle
While the balance of security, privacy, and public safety has always been a concern, recent cyberattacks have highlighted conflicting guidance ...
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Charter, Consolidated, Windstream reportedly join China's Salt Typhoon victim list
Slow drip of compromised telecom networks continues The list of telecommunications victims in the Salt Typhoon cyberattack ...
Meet the Chinese ‘Typhoon’ hackers preparing for war
Dubbed Volt, Flax and Salt Typhoon, U.S. intelligence says these China-backed hackers are laying the groundwork for future ...
China Condemns US Sanctions Over Hacking Attacks
On Friday, the Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Chinese company Integrity Technology by restricting its access to U.S. property and bank accounts.
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GAO mulls cost evaluation of nationwide telecom hardware replacement
One major vulnerability exploited by China’s Salt Typhoon hacking unit is a Cisco hardware flaw that can’t be patched and ...
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More telecom firms were breached by Chinese hackers than previously reported
Salt Typhoon’s latest victims include Charter, Consolidated, and Windstream, underscoring the widening scope of China's ...