Salt Typhoon Targets European Telecom
The Chinese cyberespionage hackers known as Salt Typhoon continue their campaign against global telecoms, according to managed threat detection firm Darktrace.
A recent threat activity consistent with Salt Typhoon indicators was spotted in July, targeting a European telecom.
Salt Typhoon, also known as Earth Estries, GhostEmperor, and UNC2286, is operated by private hacking firms that work with Chinese government agencies, as revealed by leaked data earlier this year.
The group primarily targets telecoms and digital infrastructure.
Chinese cyberespionage hackers haven't stopped their campaign against global telecoms.
Author's summary: Salt Typhoon targets European telecoms.
- Salt Typhoon: Chinese cyberespionage hackers
- Targets: global telecoms and digital infrastructure
- Operated by: private hacking firms with Chinese government agencies as clients