Nov 10, 03:01 PM

U.S. Agency Warns Employees After Salt Typhoon Hack Targets APAC Telecom Providers, ESET Reports

U.S. government agencies are advising employees to limit phone use following a series of cyberattacks attributed to Chinese hackers, specifically the Salt Typhoon campaign. This campaign has reportedly targeted major telecommunications providers in the Asia-Pacific region and is seen as a precursor to potential attacks on U.S. entities. The scope of these breaches has expanded, with briefings being held for multiple House panels to discuss the implications. Cybersecurity firm ESET has noted that these hackers are employing legitimate VPN tools to disguise their activities on victim networks, raising concerns about the security of sensitive information within the U.S. government and its allies.

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