Chinese-Linked Cyberattack Breaches U.S. Telecom Networks in Largest Hack to Date

The Salt Typhoon hacking group infiltrated major telecommunications companies, compromising sensitive data and targeting political figures.

The Salt Typhoon cyberattack, attributed to a Chinese state-sponsored group, is described by U.S. officials as the most extensive telecommunications hack in the country's history.
Hackers gained persistent access to networks of at least eight U.S. telecom companies, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, as well as systems in dozens of other countries.
The attack compromised metadata, private communications, and even law enforcement wiretap systems, potentially exposing U.S. counterintelligence operations.
High-profile targets included political figures such as Donald Trump and members of both Trump and Kamala Harris' presidential campaigns, with over 150 individuals notified of breaches.
The U.S. government is responding with proposed cybersecurity regulations for telecom companies, while the full scope of the attack remains under investigation.