Volt Typhoon Exploits Versa Networks Flaw to Infiltrate U.S. ISPs

Aug 27, 2024, 02:44 PM

Chinese government-backed hackers, identified as the Volt Typhoon group, have exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Versa Networks' software, a California-based startup, to infiltrate U.S. internet service providers. The attack, which also targeted ISPs in India, aimed at stealing credentials from downstream customers. Security researchers have described the campaign as unusually aggressive and sophisticated, with the hackers managing to bypass traditional security measures. Lumen Technologies uncovered the attack, raising significant concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.