Oh Canada, Patch Please! Salt Typhoon Breaches Telecoms, Eh?
Salt Typhoon strikes Canada! The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group breached a Canadian telecom firm, exploiting a critical Cisco flaw. Despite warnings, some providers remain unpatched, offering Salt Typhoon an easy entry. With telecom data being a prime espionage target, the Cyber Centre warns of ongoing attacks. Remember, updating isn’t just tech talk—it’s a cybersecurity necessity!
Hot Take:
Looks like Salt Typhoon is on a cross-border hacking spree, giving telecom companies a run for their money—and by money, we mean their data. Maybe it’s time these firms considered a new hobby, like patching vulnerabilities, instead of collecting them!
Key Points:
- Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, targets Canadian telecom firms.
- The group exploited a Cisco IOS XE vulnerability from 2023, still unpatched by some in 2025.
- Despite previous warnings, certain critical Canadian service providers remained vulnerable.
- Salt Typhoon’s activities extend into various industries beyond telecommunications.
- The Cyber Centre warns of continued attacks over the next two years.
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