Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Telecom Networks
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📡 Chinese State-Backed Hackers Breach Multiple U.S. Telecoms. A wave of cyberattacks attributed to the Chinese state-backed group Salt Typhoon has compromised several U.S. telecommunications companies, including Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream. Following breaches at AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen, which have since evicted the hackers, the attackers accessed sensitive information such as text messages and wiretap data. The White House’s deputy national security adviser confirmed that nine telecoms were breached, prompting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to recommend encrypted messaging apps and issue guidance for strengthening defenses. In response, U.S. lawmakers are pushing for enhanced security measures, and the government is considering banning certain Chinese telecom operations in the U.S. due to national security concerns.
