PRC Targeting of Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure
The FBI and CISA are investigating a cyber espionage campaign by the PRC, involving compromised telecommunications networks, theft of call records, and interception of private communications, while offering support to victims.
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The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a joint statement regarding the People's Republic of China's (PRC) targeting of commercial telecommunications infrastructure. Their investigation has uncovered a significant cyber espionage campaign, where PRC-affiliated actors have compromised networks at various telecommunications companies. This breach has led to the theft of customer call records, the interception of private communications of certain individuals involved in government or political activities, and the copying of information subject to U.S. law enforcement requests. The agencies are committed to providing technical assistance, sharing information to help potential victims, and enhancing cyber defenses within the commercial communications sector. Organizations that suspect they may be victims of these cyber activities are encouraged to contact their local FBI field office or CISA for support.
- The FBI and CISA are investigating a cyber espionage campaign linked to the PRC.
- Compromised networks have resulted in the theft of customer call records and private communications.
- The investigation is ongoing, with expectations of further findings.
- The agencies are offering technical assistance and information sharing to potential victims.
- Organizations are urged to report any suspicions of being targeted.
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12 commentsThe data offers a fairly comprehensive and interesting perspective on China's research priorities and organization, I can't speak to the effectiveness of the programs themselves, but it does make me concerned that we are falling far behind in many areas, including cyber security.
[0] https://www.misp-project.org/
[1] https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MISP/misp-galaxy/refs/head...
[2] https://www.layer8.org/8541dd18-ff05-4720-aac7-1bd59d3921dd/
Is this legal speak for saying, "They're using our backdoors without our permission."?
I also wonder if information about similar attacks from US allies will be detailed in the coming days, or if the exploits were just limited to our specific back doors (as has been reported in the previous weeks).
China will have convenient amnesia during their next communications lamenting the West’s unprovoked aggression.
Thanks!
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