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Chinese Hackers Compromise U.S. Company, Retain Network Access for Months

A significant cybersecurity incident has unfolded, revealing that Chinese hackers maintained unauthorized access to a prominent U.S. corporation’s network for a duration exceeding four months. According to findings from Symantec, the attackers infiltrated the company’s systems and likely extracted sensitive data, including emails, indicative of a methodical intelligence-gathering campaign. The…

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US Offers Strategies to Combat Hackers Behind Recent Telecom Breaches

CISA Issues Guidance Following Salt Typhoon Cyber Attacks on Telecommunications The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a series of recommendations aimed at bolstering defenses against cyber attacks linked to the Salt Typhoon threat group, which is believed to have infiltrated major global telecommunications providers earlier this year.…

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Data Breaches Expose Weaknesses in Healthcare and Cloud Services

A serious series of cybersecurity incidents has emerged across North America, targeting key sectors such as healthcare and technology through high-profile hacks. Recent reports indicate that ransomware groups and skilled hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities within cloud infrastructures, heightening the risks for organizations tasked with safeguarding sensitive information. One notable incident…

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T-Mobile Acknowledges Cyberattack Amid Recent Telecom Security Incidents

T-Mobile has announced the termination of its relationship with a provider network deemed responsible for a recent security incident involving attempts to breach its systems. The company revealed that while there were efforts by threat actors to access sensitive information, no private data was compromised during these incidents. The recent…

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Kitchener, Ont. Resident Accused of Involvement in Major Data Breach

A man involved in a significant data breach affecting several major international corporations has been apprehended in Kitchener, Ontario. Connor Moucka, also known as Alexander Moucka, was recently residing in the Stanley Park neighborhood of the city. The 25-year-old was arrested in October amidst ongoing investigations and is now facing…

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US National Security Officials Update Telecom Executives

The recent uptick in malicious cyber activity has highlighted critical sectors at risk, particularly in the realm of Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare and Nation-State Attacks, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. National Security Officials Share Intelligence on a Cyberespionage Campaign Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 25, 2024 Chinese hackers are…

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T-Mobile Targeted in Significant Cyber Attack by Chinese Hackers on Telecom Sector

T-Mobile has become the target of a significant cybersecurity breach, linked to an expansive cyber-espionage operation conducted by the state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon, based in China. This incident is part of a broader assault that has affected several major telecommunications providers in the United States, including AT&T,…

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Chinese Salt Typhoon Targets T-Mobile in US Telecom Breach Wave

T-Mobile Breached Again: Cybersecurity Risks Amplified by Salt Typhoon Attack In a concerning development for the telecommunications sector, T-Mobile has been targeted by a cyberespionage campaign orchestrated by the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon. This breach underscores significant vulnerabilities within telecom infrastructure and highlights the ongoing struggle…

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