The Salt Typhoon Threat: Protecting Against Cyberattacks

03/05/2025 7 min
The Salt Typhoon Threat: Protecting Against Cyberattacks

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The Salt Typhoon cyberattacks––perpetrated by a state-sponsored group linked to the People’s Republic of China––have placed a significant spotlight on vulnerabilities within the U.S. communications infrastructure. These attacks infiltrated at least nine U.S. communications companies and, more alarmingly, targeted providers near critical U.S. military facilities.  Today, we'll break down what these attacks mean for the industry, what steps companies should take to address this pressing threat, and the regulations that are now shaping the cybersecurity obligations for providers.  Read the full articleCybersecurity: Salt Typhoon’s Persistence is a Cruel Lesson for Smaller ProvidersAbout the authorCaressa D. Bennet