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Chinese Hackers Linger in AT&T, Verizon Networks, FBI Urges Encryption for 1 Million Users

Dec 4, 2024, 03:48 AM

U.S. officials have revealed that Chinese government hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, remain embedded in major American telecommunications networks, including AT&T and Verizon, following a significant cyber espionage campaign. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued guidance to telecom companies to enhance their network security measures. This campaign has allowed hackers to access private texts, phone conversations, and sensitive data of over a million American mobile phone users, including high-profile government officials like former President Donald Trump. Amidst these intrusions, U.S. authorities are urging Americans to use encrypted messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, iMessage, and FaceTime to protect their communications from foreign hackers.