Joint Advisory Issues Warning on PRC-Backed Cyber Espionage
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Joint advisory warns of PRC-backed cyber espionage targeting telecoms. A coalition of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. has issued a warning about a cyber espionage campaign linked to Chinese threat actors, specifically a group known as Salt Typhoon. These actors have been infiltrating U.S. telecommunications networks, with ongoing activity detected six months after investigations began. T-Mobile recently reported attempts to breach its systems, although no customer data was compromised. The advisory includes best practices for organizations to enhance their cybersecurity, such as monitoring network configurations, implementing strong access controls, and ensuring data encryption. This alert comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China, particularly regarding trade and technology restrictions.