China-Linked Hackers Breach US Telecom Networks in Major Espionage Campaign
US authorities confirm a significant cyberespionage effort by Chinese hackers targeting telecommunications firms to access sensitive data and communications.
- The FBI and CISA revealed that Chinese hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, breached multiple US telecom companies.
- Hackers accessed customer call records and private communications, primarily targeting individuals involved in government and politics.
- The breaches included access to US wiretap systems, potentially compromising law enforcement surveillance data.
- The hacking campaign is part of a broader pattern of Chinese cyber intrusions aimed at extracting sensitive information.
- US agencies are collaborating with affected telecom companies to strengthen defenses and prevent further breaches.
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