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Top satellite communications company Viasat was also hit by Salt Typhoon – which shows just how widespread this massive attack was
- Satellite communications company Viasat was targeted by the Salt Typhoon cyberattack, indicating the widespread impact of the attack.
- Viasat discovered unauthorized access through a compromised device linked to broader attacks on US communications infrastructure.
- The company has partnerships in maritime, aviation, networking, and contracts with the US Department of Defense and US Space Force.
- The Salt Typhoon attack in 2024 affected major telecommunication companies including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen, enabling access to calls and messages.
- The group breached a backdoor system used by US authorities for court-ordered wiretaps and targeted the presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in 2024.
- China denied links to the group, accusing the CIA of involvement in another Chinese-linked group's attacks, Volt Typhoon.
- Viasat reported no customer impact after investigating the breach caused by unauthorized access through a compromised device.
- The full extent of the Salt Typhoon attack remains unclear due to cutbacks in government departments and advisory boards following President Trump's tenure.
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