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U.S. Officials Urge Telecoms to Strengthen Security After Chinese Hacking Campaign

Federal authorities call on telecom companies to enhance security measures amid China's expansive cyber espionage efforts compromising American communications.

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Updated: Dec 4th, 2024, 1:47 AM ET

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In light of a widespread Chinese hacking campaign dubbed 'Salt Typhoon', U.S. officials, including the FBI and CISA, have urged telecom companies to enhance their security protocols. This campaign allowed Chinese hackers to access private texts and phone conversations of numerous Americans, though the full extent of the breach remains unclear. The recommended security measures focus on encryption and centralized monitoring to deter further cyber intrusions.

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