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Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Internet Providers in Cyber Espionage Operation

In a recent cybersecurity breach, state-sponsored actors believed to be operating under Beijing’s influence have infiltrated several U.S. internet service providers (ISPs) as part of an elaborate cyber espionage campaign aimed at extracting confidential information. This alarming development was reported by The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. The breach has…

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THN Cybersecurity Highlights: Key Threats and Trends (Sept 30 – Oct 6)

Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: Takedowns, DDoS Attacks, and Emerging Threats The realm of cybersecurity continues to evolve with alarming speed, as evidenced by the latest developments in the threat landscape. One significant topic this week is the prevalence of "pig butchering" scams, alongside impactful government interventions and a staggering array of…

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China’s Salt Typhoon Breaches AT&T and Verizon, Compromising Wiretap Data: Report

A sophisticated hacking group, known as Salt Typhoon and believed to be linked to China, has infiltrated major U.S. telecom providers AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies, compromising wiretap systems crucial for criminal investigations. The breach raises significant national security concerns in the United States and jeopardizes critical telecommunications infrastructure. Reports…

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