China-Linked Hackers Under Xi Jinping Breach U.S. Internet Providers in 'Salt Typhoon' Cyberattack

Sep 25, 2024, 02:53 PM

Hackers linked to the Chinese government, under the leadership of Xi Jinping, have breached U.S. internet service providers in a new cyberattack campaign called 'Salt Typhoon'. The breaches occurred over recent months and were aimed at obtaining sensitive information. The Wall Street Journal reported that the hackers targeted the infrastructure of several U.S. ISPs.