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Canada Warns of Cyber Attacks by Chinese Hackers

6/24/2025

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Canada’s cybersecurity agency alerts about cyber attacks from Chinese-backed hackers, particularly the Salt Typhoon group.
Three network devices from a Canadian firm were compromised, enabling data interception.
The FBI and Canadian Cyber Centre recommend enhancing network security to combat ongoing threats.
The campaign targets known vulnerabilities, emphasizing long-term surveillance over immediate data theft.

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Story summary

Canada’s cybersecurity agency alerts about cyber attacks from Chinese-backed hackers, particularly the Salt Typhoon group.
Three network devices from a Canadian firm were compromised, enabling data interception.
The FBI and Canadian Cyber Centre recommend enhancing network security to combat ongoing threats.
The campaign targets known vulnerabilities, emphasizing long-term surveillance over immediate data theft.