Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Telecoms, Compromise Wiretap Systems

A Chinese hacking group, Salt Typhoon, reportedly infiltrated major U.S. telecom networks, posing significant national security risks.

Hackers allegedly accessed systems used for court-authorized wiretaps at Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies.
The breach is part of a broader espionage campaign targeting U.S. telecommunications infrastructure.
The NSA and other agencies are investigating, but details on the extent of the data compromised remain unclear.
The intrusion is attributed to Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-linked group known for targeting critical infrastructure.
China has denied involvement, accusing the U.S. of fabricating claims to smear its reputation.