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Ninth U.S. Telecom Company Hacked in Salt Typhoon Chinese Espionage Campaign, Less Than 100 Impacted

Dec 27, 2024, 06:08 PM

The White House has confirmed that a ninth telecommunications company in the U.S. has been compromised as part of a large-scale Chinese espionage campaign, known as 'Salt Typhoon.' This revelation follows the identification of eight other affected telecom firms. Administration officials noted that the breach has allowed hackers to access private communications, including texts and phone calls, particularly targeting government and political figures. The number of individuals directly impacted by this breach is reported to be less than 100. In response to these incidents, the White House is planning further measures to enhance cybersecurity and curb future cyberattacks from Beijing, including issuing a threat-hunting and hardening guide to telecom companies. The campaign has raised concerns about the adequacy of existing cybersecurity measures within the telecom sector.