Attribute | Details |
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Threat Actors | China-linked hackers, Salt Typhoon, PRC (People’s Republic of China) state-sponsored threat actors |
Campaign Overview | A large-scale breach targeting U.S. telecom companies, sophisticated intrusion into internet service providers, ongoing presence of attackers within networks |
Target Regions | United States, critical infrastructure, internet service providers (ISPs) |
Methodology | Advanced persistent intrusion, ongoing network access, large-scale state-sponsored operations |
Product Targeted | U.S. telecom infrastructure, internet service providers (ISPs) |
Malware Reference | Not explicitly mentioned, but tied to sophisticated nation-state intrusion tools |
Tools Used | Custom tools for sustained network infiltration and data access, techniques for maintaining long-term access to telecom networks |
Vulnerabilities Exploited | Unknown initial access method, weaknesses in telecom infrastructure security |
TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, Procedures) | Long-term network infiltration, stealth access persistence, data exfiltration, leveraging state-sponsored resources |
Attribution | PRC state-sponsored threat actors, Salt Typhoon, Volt Typhoon (previous related attack) |
Recommendations | Strengthen telecom network resiliency, prioritize timely information sharing between CISA and private sector, cooperation with investigations, legislative actions to secure critical infrastructure |
Source | The Record |
Read full article: https://therecord.media/cooperate-salt-typhoon-telecoms-probe
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