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Global Alliance Warns of Chinese Cyber Threat: Salt Typhoon

8/28/2025

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Japanese authorities issued a joint advisory on the Chinese hacker group Salt Typhoon, supported by 13 countries, including the U.K. and Canada.
Since 2021, the group has targeted government agencies and critical infrastructure, causing significant damage in Japan and the U.S.
The advisory seeks to deter cyberattacks by publicly attributing actions and detailing attack methods and damage assessments.

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Story summary

Japanese authorities issued a joint advisory on the Chinese hacker group Salt Typhoon, supported by 13 countries, including the U.K. and Canada.
Since 2021, the group has targeted government agencies and critical infrastructure, causing significant damage in Japan and the U.S.
The advisory seeks to deter cyberattacks by publicly attributing actions and detailing attack methods and damage assessments.