Salt Typhoon Exploits Vulnerabilities in Network Edge Devices to Target 600 Organizations Globally
Date: Aug 28, 2025
Categories: Cyber Espionage / Network Security
The advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Salt Typhoon, linked to China, has ramped up its cyberattacks on networks worldwide, impacting sectors such as telecommunications, government, transportation, hospitality, and military infrastructure. According to a recent joint cybersecurity advisory, these attackers primarily target major telecommunications backbone routers, as well as provider edge (PE) and customer edge (CE) routers. They leverage compromised devices and trusted connections to infiltrate additional networks, often modifying routers to ensure continuous, long-term access. The advisory, issued by authorities from 13 countries, associates this malicious activity with three Chinese firms: Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Huanyu Tianqiong Information Technology Co., Ltd., and Sichuan Zhixin Ruijie Network Technology Co., Ltd.