FCC Proposes Cybersecurity Rules Amid Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' Hacking Targeting Senior US Politicians, Briefing on Tuesday

Dec 9, 2024, 06:31 PM

Chinese hackers, identified as 'Salt Typhoon', have targeted the United States' communication infrastructure, prompting significant concern among U.S. officials. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new cybersecurity rules linked to existing wiretapping laws in response to these alarming breaches by the hackers. The operation has reportedly affected senior U.S. politicians, as noted by Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology. In light of these developments, U.S. agencies are scheduled to brief the House of Representatives on Tuesday regarding the Salt Typhoon hacking incident, which is expected to be a classified bipartisan briefing.