In a deeply concerning case of prolonged cyberespionage, the Chinese state-linked hacking group Weaver Ant (a subgroup of the larger APT41) was discovered to have infiltrated a telecom provider’s internal network for more than four years, from 2019 to mid-2023. The hackers deployed custom malware, including xDealer and LionsBot, targeting both Windows and Linux environments […]
Unpatched Cisco routers have become the latest target for Chinese hackers, compromising multiple U.S. telecom networks. Identified as Salt Typhoon, the attackers exploited critical vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorized access to over 1,000 devices. This incident highlights the growing threat to telecom infrastructure and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. To learn more about the group […]