In a plot twist that even the most seasoned spy novelist wouldn’t write, Salt Typhoon—a notorious hacking group with alleged ties to China—has successfully compromised a U.S. state’s Army National Guard network for MONTHS! Yes, you heard that right. Over nine months, this digital dastardly squad turned state secrets into their personal playground.
A Department of Homeland Security memo, unveiled thanks to a nifty little freedom of information request, reveals how these tech-savvy bandits infiltrated government networks without anyone batting an eye. It’s almost like the National Guard left the door wide open while they were on a coffee break—probably discussing what to do when you can’t remember if you locked the digital doors.
Salt Typhoon first gained attention back in 2024 for hacks on telecom networks and the not-so-subtle targeting of political campaigns. But recently, an FBI official claimed the group is now ‘largely contained.’ It’s a comforting thought, but let’s be honest—this is like saying a cat is contained in a room with an open window.
The bigger question here is: are we really prepared to combat sophisticated cyber threats? If the National Guard can get hacked, what about your grandma’s WiFi?
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