German police have shut down the largest online criminal marketplace Crimenetwork, arrested its administrator and confiscated €1 million worth of assets. This is part of the global fight against cybercrime and illegal platforms.
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The administration of the White House reported that Chinese hackers penetrated the systems of the 8 largest US telecom companies as part of Salt Typhoon
“Salt typhoon”, which lasted 1-2 years, was aimed at carrying out espionage activities against representatives of the authorities and companies. Hackers obtained metadata and messages of key individuals in the US and other countries. The data shows that hackers used multiple penetration vectors and remained active in the system.
Hackers use telecommunications networks to collect data on high-ranking officials and companies. The US government called on the telecommunications giants to join forces to respond to the attack. Government agencies, including CISA and the FBI, have issued guidance on identifying and removing hackers. The problem is compounded by the fact that telecommunications networks are designed for efficiency, not security, and their modernization takes considerable time.
Salt Typhoon is part of a global cyber espionage campaign coordinated by the Chinese government. These attacks span the Indo-Pacific region, Europe and the Americas. China has previously used similar attacks to obtain data on the intellectual property of key government officials and companies. The White House compared the incident to the attack on the Colonial pipelines, which led to changes in cyber laws. Salt Typhoon demonstrates the danger cyber espionage poses to national security. Implementation of mandatory cybersecurity standards and international cooperation are key to protecting telecommunications networks in the future.
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