Telecom Industry Targeted: Salt Typhoon Hackers Breach Nine Companies

Nine U.S. telecom firms have been hacked as part of a Chinese-linked hacking campaign dubbed Salt Typhoon as of Friday, top White House official Anne Neuberger said.
What Happened: Earlier this month, the Biden administration said that at least eight telecommunication companies have been affected by the hacking campaign. However, a ninth company has now been attacked, Neuberger, the U.S. deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, confirmed on Friday without revealing the name of the company.
As per officials, the hackers gained access to the private communication of an unknown number of Americans as part of the campaign. A large number of affected individuals …Full story available on Benzinga.com

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