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Addressing Vulnerability Lags Exploited by Salt Typhoon

Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese Hackers Target Unpatched Microsoft, Sophos, Fortinet, and Ivanti Products Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant breach, Chinese state-sponsored hackers have been exploiting vulnerabilities in the telecommunications networks of the U.S. and…

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US Privacy Scores a Victory as Judge Restricts Warrantless FBI Searches

This week in cybersecurity began with significant developments, including the abrupt shutdown of TikTok for users in the United States late Saturday night, as the deadline approached for Apple and Google to comply with a government mandate to withdraw the popular video-sharing app from their platforms. Despite the temporary ban,…

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Trump Administration Dismisses Security Board Examining Chinese Cyberattack on Major ISPs

DHS Shifts Direction on Cyber Safety Review Board Amid Political Tensions The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an immediate halt to any advisory committees perceived to undermine its mission of national security, President’s initiatives, or the constitutional rights of Americans. This decision directly impacts the operations of the…

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U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Cybersecurity Firm and Individual Linked to Federal Agency Breach Associated with Salt Typhoon

U.S. Treasury Initiates Sanctions Against Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Linked to Federal Agency Breach Connected to Salt Typhoon The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on the Chinese cybersecurity company Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., LTD., along with Shanghai-based cyber actor Yin Kecheng, in response to…

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US Identifies One of the Hackers Linked to Major Salt Typhoon Breaches

As the Biden administration transitions, a new 40-page executive order has been unveiled, focused on enhancing federal cybersecurity measures and regulating the government’s engagement with artificial intelligence technologies. This development comes amid ongoing discussions about the increasing vulnerabilities in US cyberspace, highlighted in an interview with Nathaniel Fick, the outgoing…

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Jessica Rosenworcel of the FCC is Ready to Stand Her Ground

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,…

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