Among the many revelations which illustrate how sophisticated state-backed cyber intrusions are, Ribbon Communications has confirmed that its internal network was compromised by government-backed hackers who kept unauthorised access for almost a year before they were detected, a revelation that emphasises the growing sophistication of state-backed cyber intrusions.
The company disclosed in its 10-Q filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that a suspected nation-state actor was suspected to have infiltrated their IT systems in December of 2024, but the threat was undetected until this year, according to Ribbon.
Ribbon stated in its statement that it has since informed federal law enforcement agencies and believes that its environment has been cleared of the attackers.
With its headquarters in Texas, Ribbon stands out in the global telecom ecosystem as one of the key players.
Ribbon provides voice, networking, and internet infrastructure solutions to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, government bodies, and critical infrastructure sectors such as the transportation and energy sectors.
It is important to note that the company’s acknowledgement of the long-lasting breach raises concerns about the resilience of the telecom infrastructure, as well as hi
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