US company with access to biggest telecom firms uncovers breach by nation-state hackers

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Nation-State Hackers Breach U.S. Telecom Networks via Partner Company Nation-state hackers have breached the networks of Ribbon Communications, a major U.S. telecommunications services provider. The breach was discovered by a U.S. company that has access to the networks of the largest telecom firms in the country. Specific details about the nature of the attack and the hackers' objectives remain undisclosed. 2 sources 23