A Chinese threat actor known as Salt Typhoon has gained access to major U.S. telecommunications companies by exploiting a known security flaw (CVE-2018-0171) and obtaining legitimate login credentials. This targeted campaign aims to persist in target environments, compromising equipment from multiple vendors. The incident underscores the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and highlights the need for swift action to address identified vulnerabilities. Telecommunications companies must prioritize patching, monitoring, and implementing robust security measures to prevent similar incidents and protect national interests.
Key Points
The use of known security flaws to gain access to networks highlights the importance of prioritizing vulnerability patching and regular software updates.r
The targeting of major U.S. telecommunications companies raises concerns about the potential impact on national security and critical infrastructure.r
The tactics used by Salt Typhoon demonstrate the need for robust security measures, including multi-factor authentication and monitoring of legitimate login credentials.
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Cisco has confirmed that a Chinese threat actor known as Salt Typhoon gained access by likely abusing a known security flaw tracked as CVE-2018-0171, and by obtaining legitimate victim login credentials as part of a targeted campaign aimed at major U.S. telecommunications companies.
"The threat actor then demonstrated their ability to persist in target environments across equipment from multiple
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