New Delhi, August 28: A Chinese hacking group reportedly exploited a bug in a California-based startup to breach internet firms in the US and India. As per reports, the Chinese hacker group, known as Volt Typhoon, targeted the vulnerability to hack into American and Indian internet companies. According to security researchers, the hackers gained access through unpatched systems of Versa Networks, a startup that manages network configurations.

As per a report of Bloomberg, Chinese Hackers breached US Internet firms via startup. The Chinese hacking group known as Volt Typhoon has breached four US firms, including internet service providers and another firm in India, as per a report of Business Standard. Meta Finds WhatsApp Accounts Linked to Iranian Hackers Targeting Joe Biden, Donald Trump Officials.

The hackers exploited a vulnerability in a Versa Networks server product. Lumen Technologies Inc.’s unit, Black Lotus Labs, discovered the breach. This Chinese hacker group has been identified as a significant threat to US critical infrastructure, including water facilities, power grid, and communications sectors.

Hackers took advantage of a vulnerability in a server product in Versa Networks. The breach was discovered by Black Lotus Labs, a unit of Lumen Technologies Inc., and was connected to a group of hackers called Volt Typhoon. The hacker group is believed to be from China, which poses a major threat to critical infrastructure in the United States. According to reports, the United States has stated that the hacker group has targeted its crucial sectors, such as water facilities, the power grid and communications systems, this year. CJI Chandrachud Impersonator: Scammer Posing as Chief Justice of India Requests INR 500 From X User, Supreme Court Files Cyber Crime Complaint.

Versa Networks is a company that develops software for managing network configurations and has received investments from Blackrock Inc. and Sequoia Capital. The company reportedly made an announcement about a software bug and has taken necessary steps to fix the issue by providing a patch and implementing other measures.

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