December 11, 2024 at 02:06AM Telecommunications firms globally, including in the US, Asia-Pacific, and MENA regions, are targets of Chinese-sponsored cyberattacks, such as those from Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon. Experts warn that nations should enhance security measures and adopt encryption to protect communications, as foreign intrusions threaten network privacy and integrity. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 08:03AM US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand agencies issued guidance to improve communication infrastructure security against China-linked cyber threats. Recommendations focus on enhancing network visibility, hardening devices, and specific advice for Cisco systems following espionage attacks targeting telecom providers. Agencies report uncertainty about the full extent of these threats. **Meeting Takeaways:** … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 02:15AM A joint advisory from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warns of a Chinese cyber espionage campaign targeting telecommunications. The group, known as Salt Typhoon, has been active since 2020, with ongoing intrusions. Cybersecurity guidance emphasizes strengthening network defenses to mitigate associated risks amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. **Meeting … Read more
November 20, 2024 at 06:55PM Senator Richard Blumenthal warned that U.S. tech companies’ ties to China pose national security risks during a hearing on cybersecurity threats. CrowdStrike revealed its findings on Liminal Panda, a Beijing-backed cyber-espionage group targeting telecommunications networks. Blumenthal criticized companies like SpaceX and Apple for prioritizing profits over American security. ### Meeting … Read more
November 20, 2024 at 03:38PM A new threat actor, Liminal Panda, has been spying on mobile phones in Asia and Africa for over four years, targeting telecommunications networks to gather sensitive data for potential use by the Chinese state. The group’s tactics involve network-based attacks and exploiting telecommunications infrastructure for economic and political espionage. ### … Read more
November 20, 2024 at 02:27AM A new China-linked cyber espionage group named Liminal Panda targets telecommunications entities in South Asia and Africa, employing advanced tools for unauthorized access and data extraction. CrowdStrike highlights prior misattribution and notes that these activities exploit trust relationships among telecom providers, underscoring vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure to state-sponsored attacks. ### … Read more
November 18, 2024 at 03:48PM T-Mobile US is monitoring an industry-wide cyber-espionage campaign believed to be conducted by Chinese government-backed hackers. Though the company has not confirmed being compromised, it stated there were no significant impacts or evidence of data theft. The FBI recently reported similar breaches across multiple telecoms. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Cyber-Espionage Campaign … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 09:04PM The US government has identified a significant cyber espionage campaign by China-linked attackers targeting multiple telecommunications networks, resulting in data theft and compromised private communications of political figures. The FBI and CISA are assisting affected companies and enhancing cyber defenses, urging potential victims to report to local authorities. ### Meeting … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 01:49PM French ISP Free confirmed a data breach affecting 19.2 million customers, with personal information, including 5.11 million IBAN numbers, stolen. The company has filed a criminal complaint and notified authorities. Although no passwords or bank card details were accessed, impacted subscribers are being informed and advised to monitor for unusual … Read more
October 7, 2024 at 01:24PM Chinese cyberspies breached US broadband networks at Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, potentially compromising wiretapping systems used for court-ordered surveillance. The snoops may have accessed systems that share domestic data with law enforcement, and the FBI is investigating. The breach is connected to previous Chinese hacking efforts, with concerns raised … Read more