As the United States intensifies efforts to eliminate Chinese influence from its telecommunications networks, Jessica Rosenworcel, the outgoing Democratic chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), emphasizes the necessity for robust oversight in the telecommunications sector. This call for vigilance comes in light of the recent “Salt Typhoon” hacking campaign,…
In July, AT&T, a major telecommunications provider in the United States, revealed a significant data breach affecting call and text message logs of its customers, covering approximately six months in 2022. This breach potentially compromised the personal communications of nearly all of its over 100 million customers. The situation has…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime US Cyber Defense Agency Was Not Initially Aware of Hackers Involved in Salt Typhoon Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 15, 2025 Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Jen Easterly, remarked that the Chinese “Salt Typhoon” breach of…
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream have joined the expanding list of U.S. telecommunications companies targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hackers as part of the Salt Typhoon cyber campaign. This development underscores the continued vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the face of foreign espionage…
NEWS BRIEF Over the recent weekend, it has been reported that the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has allegedly targeted several telecommunications companies in the United States, including Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream. This comes on the heels of prior attacks against other major service providers…
Surge in Cyber Attacks Highlight Vulnerabilities Across Industries in 2024 In 2024, a notable uptick in sophisticated cyber attacks has emerged, impacting crucial sectors such as healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and governmental services. Noteworthy incidents involve severe ransomware and supply chain attacks, revealing critical vulnerabilities that businesses and institutions must address…
Verizon and AT&T have jointly announced their success in addressing the Salt Typhoon breach, a significant cybersecurity incident that has come under scrutiny in recent weeks. This breach, which involved unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, has raised alarms among business owners focused on the safeguarding of their information assets.…
In 2024, significant events in the realm of cybersecurity have underscored the growing threats businesses face in the digital age. A series of notable cyberattacks, data breaches, the emergence of new threat groups, and the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities have attracted attention from cybersecurity professionals and business owners alike. One…
Topics: Cloud Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime U.S. Army Soldier Cameron Wagenius Arrested in Connection with Snowflake Customer Data Extortion Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Federal law enforcement has arrested Cameron John Wagenius, a 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier, following a two-count indictment related to…
