Overview

• 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.