Hack Attack Alert: Chinese Cyber Threats Shake Canadian Telecoms!
Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored threat group, is causing a storm in Canada’s telecom sector. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the FBI warn of espionage attacks, with hackers stealing call records from key targets. The threat actors exploit Cisco vulnerabilities, leaving network operators scrambling to batten down the hatches.
Hot Take:
Forget maple syrup; Canada now has the bittersweet taste of cyber espionage! It seems the Great White North has caught the attention of Salt Typhoon, the infamous Chinese state-sponsored hackers. While we adore their enthusiasm for telecommunications (and apparently, Canadian politics), maybe they should stick to hacking their way through the Great Firewall instead of our phone lines!
Key Points:
- Salt Typhoon targets Canadian telecom companies as part of espionage operations.
- Hacked devices include those belonging to government employees and political figures.
- The group exploited CVE-2023-20198, a Cisco vulnerability, to gain network access.
- Investigations reveal potential attacks on non-telecom sectors in Canada.
- Viasat confirms being targeted but reports no customer impact.
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