What Are the Implications of the Salt Typhoon Hack? 

January 14, 2025

The Salt Typhoon Hack is being called the most significant telecom hack in history, reportedly beginning in 2022 with the goal of gaining persistent access to American telecom networks. Let’s break down what we know, what we can expect, and how ivision can help keep your business secure. 

Impact 

The hackers’ unauthorized access was achieved through vulnerabilities in third-party network devices, like routers and switches, running on the networks of major telecom firms like AT&T and Verizon. Once access was gained, the attackers extended their reach within the networks, extracting data and planting malware for future use while remaining undetected. 

Implications  

It’s been confirmed that this breach expanded past the US, impacting critical infrastructure across the world. Their infiltration methods were mostly the result of known weaknesses in existing infrastructure. CISA keeps a running list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, or KEVs on their site. This list can be helpful as an input into vulnerability patching and remediation programs and these vulnerabilities should typically be at the top of remediation priority lists when they are discovered. 

Businesses have been urged to remain alert to evolving threats and continue refining their security tactics and countermeasures. One simple way to achieve this is by leveraging a security team who understand your business, the industry’s greatest threats, and strategies for combating them. Security is a process, not a state, and requires continual recalibration and execution. 

ivision Security 

With recurring headlines warning of breaches and complex hacking, it’s natural for businesses to feel on edge. Entrusting a managed security partner, like ivision, helps alleviate this anxiety by placing a trusted team of security experts at the helm.  

We specialize in managed vulnerability for risk reduction, managed detection & response (MDR), continuous pen testing & CASM, and more to continually and methodically protect your business. Our industry leading partners, like Expel, Zscaler, and Fortinet, keep our solutions current with security trends and best practices. Learn more about ivision’s managed security solutions and contact us today to get started.