HN41 - Chinese Hackers Hijack US Telecom Networks

Exploit Brokers - Tech and Hacking News Commentary

In this eye-opening episode of Exploit Brokers, your host Lauro dives deep into the recent cyberattacks that have compromised major U.S. telecommunications networks. Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have exploited a 30-year-old backdoor mandated by U.S. law, targeting giants like AT&T, Lumen (formerly CenturyLink), and Verizon. Drawing inspiration from Friedrich Nietzsche's quote: "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster... when you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you." We explore how attempts to control and monitor can sometimes backfire, creating vulnerabilities that malicious actors can exploit. If you find this content valuable, please like, subscribe, and hit the bell notification icon to stay updated. For our listeners on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, please leave a review and follow us—it greatly helps in reaching more people. Join the conversation and let's navigate the complexities of cybersecurity together! Relevant Hashtags: #Cybersecurity #ChineseHackers #VoltTyphoon #TelecomSecurity #InternetBackdoor #CALEA #DataBreach #CyberThreats #DigitalPrivacy #Encryption #LawfulSurveillance #TechNews #ExplorerBrokers #AT&T #Verizon #Lumen #TechCrunch #WallStreetJournal #Nietzsche #CyberWarfare #StayInformed 👍 Enjoyed the video? Give it a like and share your thoughts in the comments below! 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things cybersecurity and tech. Listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify And wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on social media: Newsletter: https://follow.exploitbrokers.com Twitter: @ExploitBrokers Medium: https://medium.com/@exploitbrokers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exploitbrokers ## Source 30-Year-Old backdoor hacked: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/07/the-30-year-old-internet-backdoor-law-that-came-back-to-bite/