🔒 200+ U.S. Companies Targeted in Global “Salt Typhoon” Hack
In one of the largest coordinated cyber campaigns to date, a Chinese-backed hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has targeted over 600 organizations worldwide—including 200+ U.S. companies. This campaign highlights the rising risks for businesses of all sizes, from small organizations to global enterprises.
🌐 What is Salt Typhoon?
Salt Typhoon is a state-linked Chinese hacking operation that has been active across multiple industries. Recent investigations led by the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and 12 allied nations revealed that the group has been systematically targeting critical infrastructure and supply chains worldwide.
📊 Who Was Targeted?
- Over 600 organizations globally
- 200+ U.S. companies, confirmed by the FBI
- Industries affected: telecommunications, government, transportation, lodging, and even military sectors
- Victims span 80+ countries, with businesses large and small impacted
🛠 How Did They Break In?
The attackers exploited known vulnerabilities in popular enterprise hardware and software, including:
- Cisco routers
- Ivanti systems
- Palo Alto Networks devices
Once inside, Salt Typhoon gained persistent access to networks, captured sensitive traffic, stole login credentials, and moved laterally to compromise additional systems.
🚨 Why This Matters for Your Business
Even if you’re a smaller company, this campaign proves that no business is “too small” to be a target. Supply chain and infrastructure attacks often spread to contractors, service providers, and vendors—meaning small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are critical stepping stones for hackers.
Without proper monitoring, patch management, and layered defenses, your systems could be exploited the same way as the Fortune 500.
🛡 What You Can Do Right Now
- Patch devices immediately—especially Cisco, Ivanti, and Palo Alto equipment.
- Deploy endpoint security with real-time monitoring (not just basic antivirus).
- Review VPN and remote access logs for unusual connections.
- Enforce MFA (multi-factor authentication) across all accounts.
- Partner with a Managed Services Provider (MSP)—like SpeakGeek PCs—to maintain proactive monitoring and defense.
✅ Final Thoughts
The Salt Typhoon campaign is one of the clearest reminders yet: cybersecurity isn’t optional—it’s survival. Whether you’re a local business in Nevada or a global enterprise, staying protected against these evolving threats is critical.
SpeakGeek PCs is here to help small businesses in Las Vegas, Henderson, Mesquite, and Pahrump stay safe. From K365 Endpoint Security to Unlimited Support Premium, we provide the same layered protection used by enterprise organizations—scaled for your business.