Lukasz OlejnikDec 20, 2024

Chinese state-linked cyber group ‘Salt Typhoon’ hacked into US telecommunications networks, attacking (eavesdropping?) high-ranking government officials, including President-elect Trump and JD Vance.

Recommendations for potential victims.
- ...
- Buy a new smartphone
- Avoid using personal VPNs.
https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/guidance-mobile-communications-best-practices.pdf

Show threaduRiDec 20, 2024
@LukaszOlejnik
I don't understand the personal VPN part. Doesn't it depend on the specific VPN provider? Or are they suggesting that most VPN providers are vulnerable?
Show threadexus1plDec 20, 2024
@usabach the latter, you have to assume that you don't know what is happening to your dsta at VPN provider.
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@exus1pl
I guess it also depends on the threat analysis. Living in Israel, I don't trust my ISP, which is being regulated by the Israeli govt.
I prefer to shift my risk to a VPN provider that is a bit more trustworthy.
Dec 20, 2024 at 7:19amWeb