Cisco Talos Reports Chinese Hackers Using "Network Hopping" to Target Telecom Devices

Cisco Talos has observed Chinese hackers employing a "network hopping" technique to target telecommunications devices. The hackers exploited a compromised device from one telecom operator to attack another device at a different operator. This tactic, known as "Salt Typhoon," involves stealing credentials and exploiting vulnerabilities such as CVE-2018-0171. Telecommunications operators are particularly affected, with potential impacts on the security of their networks and data.