Joint press releases or official documents from U.S. and Canadian cybersecurity agencies

U.S. and Canada Investigate Chinese Hacks on Telecoms, Government Networks, and Salt Typhoon

Oct 30, 2024, 03:00 PM

U.S. and Canadian authorities are investigating unauthorized access to telecommunications infrastructure and government networks by hackers linked to China. The FBI and CISA have issued a joint statement confirming the investigation into commercial telecommunications infrastructure breaches, identifying the activity as linked to the PRC. Additionally, Canada's cyber spy agency, CSE, has reported that Chinese threat agents have compromised government networks over the past five years, collecting valuable information. The Washington Post reported that Chinese hackers intercepted audio from a Trump campaign adviser. The Feds are also investigating China's Salt Typhoon amid these cyber activities.