The FBI, working alongside global allies, revealed that the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign has penetrated at least 200 American organizations, along with entities in 80 countries.
These attacks go well beyond corporate espionage—compromised data includes call records, law enforcement directives, and logs from telecom and critical infrastructure providers.
The hackers, tied to Chinese military and intelligence units, appear to have complied with internal target lists, resulting in unusually wide and indiscriminate digital intrusion.
Many of the affected businesses did not know they'd been breached until months later, allowing the attackers persistent, stealth access—and raising major concerns about detection gaps.
Why It Matters
Critical infrastructure is exposed. These aren’t your average hacks—they’re strategic and invasive, targeting sectors that underpin public safety, media, and politics.
Delayed alerts deepen the damage. By the time organizations or authorities respond, attackers can already be deeply embedded.
Global scale ups the stakes. With 80 nations hit, this isn’t just a U.S. issue—it’s a global cybersecurity threat that demands coordinated defense.
The Web It Weaves
“Salt Typhoon” isn’t just a campaign—it’s a wake-up call. Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls anymore; it’s about shared vigilance, rapid detection, and global readiness.
