Techcrunch Nation-State Hackers Breach Ribbon Communications for Months
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Ribbon Communications, a major telecom provider, was breached by suspected nation-state hackers starting in December 2024. The attackers remained undetected for nearly a year, potentially exposing sensitive data from several customers. The company has since notified law enforcement and believes the hackers are no longer in its network.
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