China's 'Salt Typhoon' Hack Breaches AT&T and Verizon, Accessing U.S. Wiretap Systems

Oct 5, 2024, 07:43 PM

A China-linked cyberattack penetrated the networks of several major U.S. broadband providers, including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies. The hackers potentially accessed systems used by the federal government for court-authorized wiretapping requests and may have compromised other internet traffic. The months-long breach, part of a campaign dubbed 'Salt Typhoon', raises significant national security concerns as the attackers may have had prolonged access to sensitive information and network infrastructure. U.S. investigators believe the intrusion could have exposed data related to wiretap warrant requests and other confidential information.