GhostSpider, Salt Typhoon

Salt Typhoon targets telcos again with backdoor GhostSpider malware
While GhostSpider took all the limelight, Salt Typhoon was also spotted using other, never-seen-before variants, including a Linux backdoor called Masol RAT, a rootkit called Demodex, and a backdoor named SnappyBee.
Salt Typhoon's surge extends far beyond US telcos
Plus, a brand-new backdoor, GhostSpider, is linked to the cyber spy crew's operations The reach of the China-linked Salt Typhoon gang extends beyond telecommunications giants in the United States, and its arsenal includes several backdoors – including a brand-new malware dubbed GhostSpider – according to Trend Micro researchers.
Salt Typhoon hackers backdoor telcos with new GhostSpider malware
The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Salt Typhoon has been observed utilizing a new "GhostSpider" backdoor in attacks against telecommunication service providers.
Salt Typhoon’s Boldest Hack Yet: T-Mobile Attack is Significant, Analysts Say
Salt Typhoon's breach compromises U.S. telecom giants, including T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. The hack exposes vulnerabilities in U.S. wiretapping systems, threatening national security and potentially the data of millions of Americans. T-Mobile claims limited damage, but the full scope of the breach is still unclear.
Salt Typhoon Chinese Cyber Espionage Team Named in T-Mobile Hack; Group Breached All Three Major US Carriers
A recent confirmed T-Mobile hack has been attributed to Salt Typhoon, the Chinese cyber espionage team that also breached Verizon and AT&T earlier in the year. That means the hackers were able to penetrate all three of the country's major mobile carriers in 2024.
Chinese hackers breached T-Mobile's routers to scope out network
T-Mobile says the Chinese "Salt Typhoon" hackers who recently compromised its systems as part of a series of telecom breaches first hacked into some of its routers to explore ways to navigate laterally through the network.
T-Mobile says it stopped hackers from breaching systems
The mobile carrier provided its first detailed rundown of how it stopped hackers from infiltrating its networks.
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T-Mobile Claims Salt Typhoon Did Not Access Customer Data
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T-Mobile Addresses ‘Salt Typhoon’ Cyberattack Concerns, Outlines Robust Security Measures
T-Mobile has issued a detailed response to reports of highly coordinated cyberattacks, allegedly carried out by groups linked ...
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T-Mobile Shares More Information on China-Linked Cyberattack
T-Mobile has confirmed being targeted by hackers, likely China’s Salt Typhoon, but reiterated that the attack was blocked.
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Five things to know about the Senate hearing on China and national security
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T-Mobile says cyber attackers had no access to customer data
U.S. telecom firm T-Mobile said on Wednesday it had detected attempts in recent weeks by "bad actors" to infiltrate its ...
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T-Mobile Shares More Dirt on Recent Cyberattack
T-Mobile recently blocked a cyberattack linked to "Salt Typhoon". They're strengthening defenses and discussing with US ...
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T-Mobile US takes a victory lap after stopping cyberattacks: 'Other providers may be seeing different outcomes'
It's a welcome reverse course for T-Mo, which has had its security breached at least seven times since 2018. In September, ...
An Update on Recent Cyberattacks Targeting the US Wireless Companies
By Jeff Simon, T-Mobile Chief Security Officer NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 27, 2024 / Like the entire telecommunications industry, T-Mobile has been closely monitoring ongoing reports ...