CISA clocked Salt Typhoon in federal networks before telecom intrusions
Outgoing CISA Director Jen Easterly didn’t say what agencies were impacted by Salt Typhoon or when, but noted it provided greater visibility into the active campaign.
Salt Typhoon breach was first detected on federal networks, CISA head says
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly said the group was first detected “before we understood it was Salt Typhoon.”
Salt Typhoon - The Chinese Telecom Hack
Their attacks have impressed by the skill, persistence and ability of Salt Typhoon hackers to embed in computer networks.
U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Hack Tied to Salt Typhoon
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity company and a Shanghai-based cyber actor for their alleged links to the Salt Typhoon group and the recent compromise of the federal agency.
Chinese Hacking Group ‘Salt Typhoon’ Behind Major AT&T, Verizon Network Breach
A major telecommunications breach targeting AT&T and Verizon networks has been attributed to Salt Typhoon, a hacking group linked to China. The intrusion, described as the largest telecommunications hack in U.
US Treasury Dept Issues Sanctions Related to Salt Typhoon Hack
The U.S. Treasury department on Friday issued cyber-related sanctions related to the Salt Typhoon hack on Singaporean Yin Kechen and cybersecurity company Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., according to a statement.
The U.S. Found the Beijing Firm Behind Major ‘Salt Typhoon’ Telecom Hacks
In its final days, Biden administration to sanction firm allegedly behind massive spy breach
Treasury sanctions Salt Typhoon hacking group behind breaches of major US telecom firms
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Friday that it had sanctioned a China-based cybersecurity company, known as Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology, which it says is directly linked to the China-backed Salt Typhoon hacking group.
China's Salt Typhoon spies spotted on US govt networks before telcos, CISA boss says
We are only seeing 'the tip of the iceberg,' Easterly warns Beijing's Salt Typhoon cyberspies had been seen in US government networks before telcos discovered the same foreign intruders in their own systems,
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US hits back against China’s Salt Typhoon group
Experts welcome economic sanctions against gang believed to be behind telecom hacks, but warn tougher action is needed.
CISA tells agencies to patch BeyondTrust bug now
CISA added two bugs found in BeyondTrust productsBoth were seen in the wild in December 2024Federal agencies have until ...
Outgoing FCC head says Salt Typhoon hacking a clarion call to address security issues
The outgoing head of the Federal Communications Commission said a massive Chinese-linked cyber-espionage operation against ...
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Easterly hails CISA’s ‘world-class’ talent in final address
CISA grew rapidly during the Biden administration, recruiting technical experts to lead key initiatives like "secure by design" and cyberthreat hunting teams.
GT investigates: Behind ‘Salt Typhoon’ – US intelligence agencies' mass surveillance of its citizens
Following the US hype of the so-called "Volt Typhoon" false narrative to discredit China in the first half of 2024, by the end of 2024, the US fabricated another so-called "hacker group associated ...
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Mixed Messages: The Salt Typhoon Encryption Debacle
While the balance of security, privacy, and public safety has always been a concern, recent cyberattacks have highlighted conflicting guidance ...
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White House new cyber EO would give CISA more authorities
The White House is prepping a new cybersecurity executive order that would address cloud security, give CISA new authorities ...
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Jen Easterly, CISA: Critical infrastructure threats are increasing
Jen Easterly, Director of the CISA, raises fresh concerns about increasing cyber threats to critical infrastructure.