‘You’re fired’ – Salt Typhoon investigative body gets the axe in US government cuts
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James Thompson
Cyber Security Review Board Investigating Salt Typhoon Cyberattacks Disbanded
The Cyber Security Review Board (CSRB) responsible for investigating the recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks, believed to be state-sponsored by China, which targeted US telecommunications providers and exploited a wire-tapping backdoor, has been dismissed. The decision to cut numerous advisory boards within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was explained as a move to enhance operational efficiency, according to a letter from acting DHS secretary Benjamin C. Huffman. Despite the termination, former board members have been informed that they can reapply for future advisory roles.
The Salt Typhoon cyberattack is recognized as a significant breach within the telecommunications sector, and the CSRB played a vital role in examining the attack methods and identifying security gaps. However, with the board’s dissolution, any progress made in the investigation is at risk of being reset. President Trump enacted several executive orders on his first day in office, including the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aimed at improving the federal government’s performance. It remains uncertain if the elimination of DHS advisory boards was part of DOGE’s mandate.
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