The Norwegian Police Security Service has linked the hacking group Salt Typhoon, allegedly supported by China, to a series of intrusions affecting various organizations in Norway. This revelation emerged in a report released on Friday, highlighting the group's focus on exploiting vulnerabilities in network devices for espionage purposes.
Characterized by senior U.S. national security officials as an “epoch-defining threat,” Salt Typhoon has been implicated in cyberattacks on critical infrastructure worldwide, including telecom companies in Canada and the U.S. These incidents reportedly allowed the group to intercept communications of high-profile political figures.
Norway joins a growing list of nations confirming breaches attributed to Salt Typhoon, intensifying calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures among telecommunications providers. Details surrounding the specific nature of the attacks within Norway remain limited, and inquiries directed to the Norwegian embassy in the U.S. have yet to receive a response.