Government Hackers Breached Ribbon for Months

Government Hackers Breached Ribbon for Months

Government Hackers Breached Telecom Giant Ribbon: What Happened? U.S. telecom giant Ribbon Communications confirmed that government-backed hackers breached its systems for nearly a year before detection. The company disclosed in an SEC filing that a suspected nation-state actor gained access to its IT network as early as December 2024. This revelation raises serious concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the telecommunications industry and the resilience of critical U.S. infrastructure. Image Credits:Joan Cros / NurPhoto / Getty Images How Long Were the Hackers Inside Ribbon’s Network? According to Ribbon’s report, the breach went undetected for months — nearly a full year — before being discovered and contained. The company stated that law enforcement agencies were notified immediately after detection and that the attackers have since been removed from its systems. The long-term undetected access underscores the growing sophistication of government-backed cyber threats targeting…