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Charter Communications Data Breach Exposes 4.9 Million Accounts
In early April 2026, Charter Communications suffered a data breach affecting 4.9 million accounts, attributed to the ShinyHunters extortion gang. The attackers accessed an employee's Microsoft Entra account via a voice…
11 articles · Updated May 29, 2026 -
Nation-State Hackers Breach Ribbon Communications for Nearly a Year
Ribbon Communications, a U.S. telecommunications provider, confirmed that government-backed hackers accessed its network starting in December 2024 and remained undetected for almost a year. The breach involved…
3 articles · Updated October 31, 2025 -
Australia's Spy Chief Warns of Chinese Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Mike Burgess, head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, reported that Chinese government-backed hacking groups are probing Australia's critical infrastructure and communications networks for potential…
3 articles · Updated November 12, 2025 -
FCC Repeals Cybersecurity Rules Following Salt Typhoon Incident
The US FCC has repealed cybersecurity regulations established to counter the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign attributed to a Chinese threat actor. This decision raises concerns among lawmakers about potential national…
16 articles · Updated November 21, 2025 -
Nation-State Hackers Breach Ribbon Communications for Months
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…
4 articles · Updated November 3, 2025 -
FCC Votes to Repeal Cybersecurity Rules Post-Salt Typhoon Hack
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to rescind cybersecurity rules established after the Salt Typhoon hack, which targeted U.S. telecommunications. This rollback, occurring in December 2025, eliminates…
19 articles · Updated November 24, 2025 -
Australia Warns of Cyber Threats from Chinese Hackers Targeting Infrastructure
Australia's spy chief, Mike Burgess, has reported that hackers linked to the Chinese government are probing the nation's critical infrastructure, including telecommunications and utilities. He highlighted the potential…
5 articles · Updated November 12, 2025
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Charter Communications data breach affects 4.9 million accounts — Bleepingcomputer · May 29, 2026
- FCC Drops Telecom Cyber Rules Despite China Espionage Warnings — Esecurityplanet · November 21, 2025
- Despite Chinese hacks, Trump’s FCC votes to scrap cybersecurity rules for phone and internet companies — Techcrunch · November 21, 2025
- Australian spy chief warns Chinese hackers are ‘probing’ critical networks for espionage and sabotage — Techcrunch · November 12, 2025
- Ribbon Communications Breach Marks Latest Telecom Attack — Darkreading · October 31, 2025
- Government hackers breached telecom giant Ribbon for months before getting caught — Techcrunch · October 31, 2025