Telecom Giant Viasat Breached by China's Salt Typhoon Hackers

Salt Typhoon Hack Keeps Getting Worse, Telecoms Tell Employees To Stop Looking For Evidence Of Intrusion

Late last year, eight major U.S. telecoms were the victim of a massive intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Typhoon” hack was so severe, the intruders spent a year rooting around the ISP networks even after discovery. AT&T and Verizon, two of the compromised companies, apparently didn’t think it was worth informing subscribers this happened. Like most hacks, the scale of the int…

Telecom giant Viasat breached by China's Salt Typhoon hackers

Satellite communications company Viasat is the latest victim of China's Salt Typhoon cyber-espionage group, which has previously hacked into the networks of multiple other telecom providers in the United States and worldwide.

Salt Typhoon Hackers Are Back, Recently Targeted Satellite Internet Service Viasat

Viasat isn't divulging details about the hack. But Bloomberg reports the intrusion has been linked to the notorious Chinese state-sponsored hacking group called 'Salt Typhoon.'

China-linked group Salt Typhoon breached satellite firm Viasat

China-linked APT Typhoon has reportedly targeted satellite firm Viasat, the group has breached multiple telecom providers in the past. China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon hacked the satellite communications firm Viasat, the cyber-espionage group has previously breached the networks of multiple… Read more → The post China-linked group Salt Typhoon breached satellite firm Viasat appeared first on IT Security News.

Viasat Targeted in Cyberattack by Salt Typhoon APT Group

Viasat Inc., a leading U.S. satellite and wireless communications provider, has been identified as the latest victim in a sweeping cyberespionage campaign attributed to the Chinese state-sponsored group known as Salt Typhoon. The breach, which occurred during the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign, was discovered earlier this year and highlights the growing threat posed by advanced […] The post Viasat Targeted in Cyberattack by Salt Typhoon APT Gro…