Confronting Cyber Threats: The Salt Typhoon Challenge

This chapter explores the serious cyber attacks on U.S. telecommunications by the Chinese hacker group Salt Typhoon, detailing their infiltration of critical internet infrastructure. It emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity vigilance among telecom organizations, advocating for legislation to ensure minimum security standards. Additionally, the discussion highlights the need for collaboration between the private sector and government to combat evolving cyber threats and improve national security.