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China-Linked 'Salt Typhoon' Hack Breaches Verizon and AT&T, Accesses U.S. Wiretap Systems
Oct 5, 2024, 02:50 AM
An intelligence advisory revealed today that China-backed hackers have been infiltrating major U.S. critical infrastructure sectors for at least five years. In a recent cyberattack tied to the Chinese government, the networks of major U.S. broadband providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen, were breached. The hackers potentially accessed information from systems used for court-authorized wiretap requests. The hacking campaign, dubbed 'Salt Typhoon', raises significant concerns over national security and the integrity of U.S. communication systems.
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