Salt Typhoon Hacks Canada Telco Using Cisco Flaw

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has confirmed that a Chinese state-sponsored group known as Salt Typhoon carried out a cyberattack against a Canadian telecommunications company in February. The hacking operation exploited a vulnerability in Cisco networking equipment, allowing the attackers unauthorized access to internal systems. The FBI has corroborated the findings, adding that the group remains active across various sectors.

Officials reported that Salt Typhoon hacks Canada Telco as part of a broader campaign targeting critical infrastructure. The group’s tactics involve leveraging known software flaws to infiltrate high-value targets without detection. While the name of the affected telecom provider was not disclosed, authorities continue to assess the scope of the breach.

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security urges organizations to patch known vulnerabilities promptly and to monitor systems for unusual activity. For more technical details and official statements, readers can access the full report through the original article below.

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