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    Hackers target T-Mobile, call logs untouched

    By Nikita JiangNovember 28, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • T-Mobile confirmed that hackers did not access customer call or text logs in a recent breach
    • The attack is linked to Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored cyberespionage group

    What happened

    US phone giant T-Mobile said Wednesday that hackers had “no access” to its customers’ calls, text messages, and voicemails during an ongoing industry-wide cyberattack targeting internet and phone companies.

    T-Mobile’s chief security officer, Jeff Simon, said in a statement that the company detected in recent weeks “attempts to infiltrate our systems,” which Simon said originated from another telecoms company connected to T-Mobile’s network. That company wasn’t named. 

    The breach is part of a broader campaign by Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, targeting U.S. and Canadian telecom companies. Exploiting vulnerabilities in network infrastructure, including routers, the hackers attempted to map critical telecom systems rather than steal consumer data. Other telecom providers like Verizon and AT&T were also affected. There are reports that the attackers focused on gathering intelligence and identifying vulnerabilities for potential future attacks. T-Mobile emphasized that its security measures and monitoring systems effectively limited the intrusion’s impact. There is no evidence that sensitive information was compromised.

    Also read: T-Mobile faces fresh security fears amid China-linked attack
    Also read: T-Mobile fined $60M for information protection negligence

    What it’s important

    The T-Mobile breach highlights systemic vulnerabilities in the telecommunications sector, which is increasingly targeted by state-sponsored cyber campaigns. Salt Typhoon’s focus on mapping infrastructure rather than stealing consumer data reflects a troubling trend: hackers are now prioritizing intelligence-gathering over financial theft. This shift could pave the way for future disruptions to critical systems, affecting national security and public safety. For individuals, this raises concerns about the security of communications, particularly for high-profile targets like government officials and corporate leaders​.

    Small companies are even more vulnerable to these sophisticated threats. For instance, in 2023, the cyberattack on VoIP provider 3CX exposed how smaller telecom entities can serve as gateways for infiltrating larger networks. Such incidents underline the interconnectedness of telecom infrastructure, where a breach in one node can compromise the entire system. This should push industry players, regardless of size, to prioritize cybersecurity investments.

    AT&T Jeff Simon Salt Typhoon T-Mobile Verizon VoIP provider 3CX
    Nikita Jiang

    Nikita Jiang is a dedicated journalist at Blue Tech Wave specializing in culture and technology. She holds a Bachelor's degree from King's College London and a Master's from the University of Manchester. Connect with her at n.jiang@btw.media.

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