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Ninth U.S. Telecom Firm Hacked in Chinese Espionage Campaign

The Salt Typhoon hacking campaign has compromised a ninth U.S. telecom, granting China access to sensitive private communications.

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Updated: Dec 28th, 2024, 2:30 AM ET

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A ninth U.S. telecom company has been confirmed as a victim of the Chinese hacking campaign termed Salt Typhoon. This breach has reportedly granted Chinese officials access to the private communications of numerous Americans, including phone conversations and texts, particularly affecting government personnel. Officials are unable to quantify the total number of victims but suspect that a significant number reside in the Washington-Virginia area. The Biden administration highlighted the urgent need for stricter cybersecurity regulations in the telecom industry to safeguard against such foreign threats.

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