Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Telecom Systems, Law Enforcement Confirms

U.S. law enforcement confirms Chinese hackers breached telecom systems. The FBI and CISA reported that hackers affiliated with the People’s Republic of China compromised multiple telecommunications companies, including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen, to steal call records of prominent political figures. This cyber espionage campaign, identified as being conducted by a group called Salt Typhoon, targeted communications of individuals involved in government activities, raising concerns about the security of U.S. communications infrastructure. Law enforcement agencies are continuing their investigation and encouraging potential victims to report incidents.