U.S. security agencies, including the NSA and CISA, have identified Comcast and Digital Realty as potential victims of the Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon. This group has previously breached significant telecom operators in a lengthy espionage campaign, raising alarms about the potential vulnerabilities it exposes to critical infrastructure. There is confusion within U.S. agencies regarding the exact scope of affected companies, as differing lists highlight inconsistencies in identifying impacted entities. The breach signifies a troubling development in cybersecurity and national defense.
Salt Typhoon's breach of Comcast and Digital Realty highlights the extensive reach of Chinese state-backed hacking, exposing vulnerabilities in critical U.S. infrastructure.
The intrusion into data centers presents a grave risk, giving adversaries access to crucial systems that support global information services and national security.
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