A new report reveals that the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Salt Typhoon has compromised Cisco devices worldwide, targeting telecommunications providers and universities across multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa.
The attacks exploit critical vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS XE software, allowing the hackers to gain unauthorized access and establish persistent backdoors within targeted networks.
Salt Typhoon leverages these compromised devices to eavesdrop on sensitive communications, manipulate data traffic, and potentially disrupt critical infrastructure.
This campaign highlights the growing threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and underscores the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect against these sophisticated threats.