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Widespread Chinese Cyberattack Targets U.S. Telecoms and Political Figures

China-linked hacking campaign Salt Typhoon compromises data of at least eight U.S. telecom firms, impacting communications of key political figures and citizens.

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Updated: Dec 4th, 2024, 10:17 PM ET

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A significant Chinese hacking campaign named Salt Typhoon has compromised at least eight U.S. telecom companies, impacting communications of political figures and civilians in dozens of countries. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger stated that the campaign included access to metadata, specific texts, and calls, mainly affecting individuals in political spheres. The cybersecurity breach raises concerns over national security, prompting the White House to recommend enhanced security measures for telecoms, while China denies the allegations as unfounded. Federal agencies will continue investigations and have called on Americans to use encrypted messaging to safeguard communications.

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