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Chinese Espionage Breaches Another US Telecom

Another US telecom company has been confirmed as a victim of a massive Chinese hacking campaign dubbed “Salt Typhoon.” This brings the total to nine companies targeted, with hackers gaining access to private texts and calls of an unknown number of Americans, including high-profile government and political figures.

The hackers reportedly focused on identifying key individuals in the Washington-Virginia area to eavesdrop on their communications.

Deputy National Security Adviser Anne Neuberger broke the news Friday, explaining that the hackers used advanced techniques to stay under the radar.

The breach has exposed major cybersecurity gaps in the telecom industry, prompting calls for mandatory cybersecurity measures, which the FCC will discuss next month.

Officials are working on additional responses to the breach, though details remain under wraps.