Salt Typhoon Scandal: US Senator Demands Google-Owned Mandiant Reveal AT&T and Verizon Security Secrets
US Senator Maria Cantwell has asked Mandiant to hand over Salt Typhoon security assessments of AT&T and Verizon. The telcos reportedly refused to provide these to Congress, leaving Cantwell concerned about their security posture. She’s requested Mandiant’s documents by August 6 to verify the telecoms’ claims.
Hot Take:
Who needs a secret spy agency when you have telecom companies playing hide and seek with Congress? Senator Cantwell is on a mission to expose the Salt Typhoon, but AT&T and Verizon are keeping quiet as if they’re auditioning for the next James Bond movie. If only they could be as transparent with their network security as they are with their phone bills!
Key Points:
- US Senator Maria Cantwell demands Mandiant hand over Salt Typhoon security assessments of AT&T and Verizon.
- The Salt Typhoon breach potentially provides long-term access to US networks for China.
- Cantwell’s request follows AT&T and Verizon’s refusal to provide security documents to Congress.
- The Security assessments could reveal if AT&T and Verizon’s networks are truly secure post-breach.
- Congressional interest in reestablishing the Cyber Safety Review Board to continue the investigation.
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