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Chinese Cyber Espionage Group Salt Typhoon Targets European Telecom Networks Using Sophisticated Stealth Tactics

Notorious Chinese cyber espionage group Salt Typhoon has been detected targeting European telecommunications networks using sophisticated stealth techniques. According to security analysts, the group employed DLL sideloading through legitimate antivirus software to deploy backdoor malware in what appears to be an ongoing global campaign against communications infrastructure.

European Telecommunications Infrastructure Targeted

Security researchers have identified renewed cyber espionage activity by the notorious Chinese hacking collective known as Salt Typhoon, with the group now targeting European telecommunications networks according to recent reports. The campaign marks the latest in a series of global infrastructure attacks attributed to the state-sponsored threat actor, which previously compromised multiple US telecom networks in a multi-year operation.

by Gabriel Novak
Business SoftwareCloud Computing

Windows 10 Final Update Delivers Record 173 Security Patches as Microsoft Shifts Focus to Windows 11

Microsoft has released its final monthly update for Windows 10 with a record-breaking 173 security patches, including nine critical vulnerabilities and six zero-day exploits. The company simultaneously rolled out significant AI enhancements for Windows 11, signaling the official transition between operating systems.

Historic Final Update for Windows 10

Microsoft has delivered what sources indicate is the final monthly update for Windows 10 after a decade of support, marking the end of an era for the widely-used operating system. According to reports from the company’s October security update guide, this final patch bundle contains a record 173 security fixes – the largest single-month release of 2025.

by Aaron Blake