Salt Typhoon Strikes Again: Chinese Hackers Breach US Army National Guard Network!
Salt Typhoon strikes again! Chinese state-sponsored hackers have breached a US state’s Army National Guard network, leaving behind a virtual mess of stolen data and compromised communications. Their grand heist involved swiping configuration details and tapping into military chatter like a nosy neighbor with a high-tech tin can.
Hot Take:
Looks like Salt Typhoon isn’t just a fancy name for a cocktail—it’s a state-sponsored hacking group causing a storm in the cyber world. While most of us are trying to remember our Wi-Fi passwords, these hackers are out there collecting enough network diagrams to put IKEA instructions to shame. Who knew the Army National Guard had more leaks than a sieve? The good news is that your grandma’s Facebook password is probably safe… or is it?
Key Points:
- Chinese hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have infiltrated a state’s Army National Guard network.
- The group previously targeted US telecom giants, compromising wiretap systems.
- Stolen data includes network configurations and administrator credentials.
- Access points were exploited through Cisco and Palo Alto Networks vulnerabilities.
- Compromise could weaken US state-level cybersecurity defenses during crises.