The Department of Defense reported a hack of the National Guard Systems attributed to Salt Typhoon, which has a history of cyberattacks against the U.S. Salt Typhoon previously targeted major telecommunications organizations. From March 2024 to December 2024, Salt Typhoon compromised a state's Army National Guard network, though the specific state was not disclosed. The integration of National Guard Systems with state law enforcement and local governments raises concerns about the security of these interconnected systems following the hack.
The Department of Defense has discovered that the National Guard Systems have been hacked by Salt Typhoon. A representative from China's embassy claims the U.S. has not proven China's involvement.
Salt Typhoon has previously conducted cyberattacks against the United States, including a breach involving at least eight major telecommunications organizations last year.
From March 2024 through December 2024, the group extensively compromised a U.S. state's Army National Guard network, although the specific state is not mentioned.
As National Guard Systems fall under state authority and can be linked to law enforcement and local governments, the hack poses risks of compromised integrated systems.
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