Chinese Hackers Compromise Global Telecom Companies, White House Reports
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Chinese state hackers breach telecom companies globally. The White House revealed that the Chinese hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has compromised telecommunications firms in multiple countries, including eight in the U.S., with four previously unreported. These attacks, ongoing for one to two years, have not yet compromised classified communications, according to Deputy National Security Adviser Anne Neuberger. The hackers exploited vulnerabilities in private companies’ systems, affecting government entities and telecom networks across Southeast Asia since at least 2019. In response, CISA and the FBI have advised Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to protect their communications. T-Mobile’s Chief Security Officer stated that the company no longer detects attacker activity within its network, while federal agencies have issued guidance to enhance security against such threats.