Hackers with ties to the Chinese government recently caused a major cybersecurity breach, compromising several U.S. internet providers.
US authorities have revealed a new hacking operation dubbed “Salt Typhoon” that targeted numerous broadband networks in an attempt to obtain sensitive information from users and databases.
“Salt Typhoon” is part of a broader pattern of intrusions by Chinese government-sponsored hackers from Beijing aimed at penetrating U.S. critical infrastructure and, like several previous intrusions, has been given the nickname “Typhoon.”
Authorities also recently said they had shut down a network of more than 200,000 internet-connected devices, including routers and cameras, used by a related hacking group called “FLAX TYPHOON,” following an earlier effort against another group called “VOLT TYPHOON.”
Chinese hackers have previously compromised a range of critical services, from water treatment plants to oil and gas pipelines, raising concerns about national security and public safety.
The Biden administration has warned that the operations could endanger American lives and disrupt U.S. support for Taiwan amid rising tensions in the region.
China denies these allegations, but the impact of these exploits remains a major concern for U.S. officials and cybersecurity experts.
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I’m Lauren Taylor for Straight Arrow News.
