The Canadian government, alongside the FBI, has issued a warning regarding cyber intrusions by the China-backed hacking group Salt Typhoon, which has targeted at least one telecom company in Canada. The group exploited three Cisco routers to collect stealthy traffic data. Their activities appear to go beyond just the telecommunications sector, with indications of a broader espionage campaign aimed at gathering intelligence on government officials, particularly amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to a potential invasion of Taiwan by China. Continued threats to Canadian organizations are expected over the next two years.
The Canadian government and the FBI have raised alarms about a China-backed hacking group, Salt Typhoon, targeting telecom companies in Canada, suggesting ongoing espionage efforts.
Salt Typhoon has been linked to broader espionage activities beyond telecommunications, indicating a significant threat to various sectors in Canada and aligning with geopolitical tensions.
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