Chinese hackers gained access to huge trove of Americans’ cell records
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese hackers gained access to huge trove of Americans’ cell records

Politico  

The possible theft of cell records pertaining to millions of Americans has become one of the leading concerns for investigators as they struggle to evict Salt Typhoon from some of the nation’s leading phone companies. The Biden administration first acknowledged it was investigating “unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure” by Chinese hackers two weeks ago. By burrowing inside at least 10 major phone providers, including Verizon, AT&T and Lumen, Salt Typhoon was able to eavesdrop on unencrypted communications from the phones of dozens of senior U.S. political figures, including President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance, the New York Times reported last month. Salt Typhoon has embedded itself inside often-aging networking equipment, including routers and switches, that do not run the Windows operating system and are hard for digital forensics experts to probe, the second person said.

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Chinese espionage group Silk Typhoon has new tactics to target US networks
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chinese espionage group Silk Typhoon has new tactics to target US networks

Firstpost  

Since late 2024, Silk Typhoon has been observed leveraging stolen API keys and credentials to infiltrate IT providers, managed service providers, and cloud data management firms The Chinese governemnt- Chinese state- The group, known for exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities, has expanded its focus on cloud-based attacks and supply chain compromises, demonstrating increasing sophistication in its operations. Since late 2024, Silk Typhoon …

US exposes ‘hacker-for-hire ecosystem’, charges 12 with hacking American agencies for China
3 weeks, 1 day ago

US exposes ‘hacker-for-hire ecosystem’, charges 12 with hacking American agencies for China

Firstpost  

The case shines a light on what American officials have described as a booming hacking-for-hire ecosystem in China, where government agencies and officers hire private companies to target victims of particular interest The US authorities have indicted and sanctioned Chinese cybersecurity company Sichuan Ltd its researcher Guan Tianfeng for attacking the US critical infrastructure. The US authorities have charged 12 …

US charges Chinese hackers, government officials in broad cybercrime campaign
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

US charges Chinese hackers, government officials in broad cybercrime campaign

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — Twelve Chinese nationals, including mercenary hackers, law enforcement officers and employees of a private hacking company, have been charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. agencies and universities, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. US charges Chinese hackers, government officials in broad cybercrime campaign A set of criminal cases filed in New York and …

US Says China Paid Hackers to Target Critics, Steal Data
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Says China Paid Hackers to Target Critics, Steal Data

Live Mint  

US prosecutors charged ten Chinese citizens and two government agents for computer hacks that targeted dissidents, religious groups, news outlets and American government agencies. The Chinese government paid Anxun Information Technology Co., a cybersecurity firm also known as i-Soon, to hack and steal information in a manner that obscured its involvement, the US alleges. According to US prosecutors, i-Soon staff …

Chinese hackers indicted in US for Treasury breach, other attacks
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chinese hackers indicted in US for Treasury breach, other attacks

Hindustan Times  

Twelve Chinese nationals, including two public security ministry officers, have been indicted for a series of hacking attacks, including a 2024 breach of the US Treasury, the Justice Department said Wednesday. Chinese hackers indicted in US for Treasury breach, other attacks Other alleged victims include US-based Chinese dissidents, the foreign ministries of several Asian countries, religious organizations and additional US …

US charges Chinese hackers in broad cyberespionage campaign
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US charges Chinese hackers in broad cyberespionage campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Twelve Chinese nationals — including mercenary hackers, law enforcement officers and employees of a private hacking company — have been charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. agencies and universities, the Justice Department says. A set of criminal cases filed in New York and Washington add new detail to what U.S. officials said …

US charges Chinese hackers who allegedly caused millions of dollars’ worth of damages
3 weeks, 3 days ago

US charges Chinese hackers who allegedly caused millions of dollars’ worth of damages

CNN  

CNN — US prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against a dozen Chinese nationals for allegedly hacking a range of US companies, government agencies and municipalities, in some cases for profit and causing millions of dollars’ worth of damage. Victims of the hackers include US-based critics of the Chinese government, Asian government foreign ministries, and US federal and state agencies, …

Chinese hackers got into Republican email system during campaign and spied for months before being caught: report
1 month ago

Chinese hackers got into Republican email system during campaign and spied for months before being caught: report

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chinese hackers gained access to the Republican National Committee’s email …

China’s Salt Typhoon Spies Are Still Hacking Telecoms—Now by Exploiting Cisco Routers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China’s Salt Typhoon Spies Are Still Hacking Telecoms—Now by Exploiting Cisco Routers

Wired  

When the Chinese hacker group known as Salt Typhoon was revealed last fall to have deeply penetrated major US telecommunications companies—ultimately breaching no fewer than nine of the phone carriers and accessing Americans' texts and calls in real time—that hacking campaign was treated as a four-alarm fire by the US government. “I think there's just a general under-appreciation for how …

Under Trump, US Cyberdefense Loses Its Head
2 months ago

Under Trump, US Cyberdefense Loses Its Head

Wired  

When I walk into Jen Easterly’s office on a bright January day in Arlington, Virginia, I’m greeted by a giant shark head lurking on the floor. I instantly spot a Rubik’s Cube—an Easterly hallmark—emblazoned with the logo of the organization she’s run for the past three and a half years—the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, which President Donald …

US Names One of the Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive Salt Typhoon Breaches
2 months, 1 week ago

US Names One of the Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive Salt Typhoon Breaches

Wired  

As the Biden administration comes to a close, the White House released a 40-page executive order on Thursday aimed at shoring up federal cybersecurity protections and placing guardrails on the US government’s use of AI. Outgoing FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel details to WIRED the threats facing US telecoms, at least nine of which were recently breached by China’s Salt Typhoon …

China-based threat actors hacked the Philipines' President, stole troves of military data
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China-based threat actors hacked the Philipines' President, stole troves of military data

Firstpost  

Reports have revealed that the President’s office sought details about the breach in May 2024. The cyberattacks, described as persistent and advanced, were linked to tactics commonly associated with the group APT 41, a team of state- China’s Foreign Ministry denied any involvement, stating that it opposes all forms of hacking and cyberattacks and criticised what it termed groundless political …

Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking incidents
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking incidents

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. Asked about the sanctions against Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country has cracked down on cyber attacks and that Washington was using the issue to “defame …

Chinese hack compromises more US telecom firms than previously known: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese hack compromises more US telecom firms than previously known: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Chinese hack compromised even more U.S. telecoms than previously known, including Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications and Windstream, the Wall Street Journal reported late on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. A Chinese hack into US telecom firms has been reported to be larger in scope than previously known Hackers also exploited unpatched network devices from security vendor Fortinet …

US sanctions China's Integrity Technology over alleged hacking sweep
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

US sanctions China's Integrity Technology over alleged hacking sweep

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The U.S. on Friday sanctioned China's Integrity Technology Group, accusing it of being behind a prolific hacking group known as "Flax Typhoon." Chinese officials have previously accused the U.S. and its allies of having "jumped to an unwarranted conclusion and made groundless accusations against China" in relation to Integrity and Flax Typhoon. Others include groups nicknamed "Volt Typhoon," which …

US sanctions China’s Integrity Tech for ties to group Flax Typhoon’s alleged hacking of critical infrastructure
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US sanctions China’s Integrity Tech for ties to group Flax Typhoon’s alleged hacking of critical infrastructure

Live Mint  

The United States Government on January 3 sanctioned China's Integrity Technology Group, for allegedly being linked to a “prolific hacking group” known as Flax Typhoon, Reuters reported. Allegations: Intelligence Gathering, Reconnaissance Earlier in September, FBI Director Christopher Wray had accused Integrity Tech of being “behind” Flax Typhoon and accused the Beijing-based company of “collecting intelligence and performing reconnaissance for Chinese …

US sanctions Beijing-based cyber group for its alleged role in hacking incidents
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US sanctions Beijing-based cyber group for its alleged role in hacking incidents

India Today  

WASHINGTON: The US Treasury on Friday sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control hit Integrity Technology Group, Inc. with sanctions Friday morning, for conducting multiple hacks against U.S. victims, including incidents attributed to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese state- The sanctions come a few …

After Chinese cyberattack, Trump administration ‘to impose costs on hackers who continue to steal data’
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

After Chinese cyberattack, Trump administration ‘to impose costs on hackers who continue to steal data’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump’s team, which will soon have to oversee any response to the recent slew of hacks and cyberattacks, vowed to hold China accountable but wouldn’t specify how. The statement came after US Treasury Department said it was hacked by a Chinese state- Working through an outside software provider, hackers illegally accessed a “key used by the vendor …

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury in ‘major’ cyber attack
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury in ‘major’ cyber attack

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Over the last four years, Treasury has significantly bolstered its cyber defense, and we …

US Treasury says Chinese hackers led a 'major cybersecurity' breach
2 months, 4 weeks ago

US Treasury says Chinese hackers led a 'major cybersecurity' breach

ABC  

The US Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed several of its workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider. The Salt Typhoon hacking campaign Photo shows A woman holds her phone in her hand, she is sat in front of several small us flags A large number of Americans' data has been stolen in a telecoms attack …

Chinese hackers accessed workstations and documents in a ‘major’ cyber incident, Treasury says
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese hackers accessed workstations and documents in a ‘major’ cyber incident, Treasury says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday. The department did not provide details on how many workstations had been accessed or what sort of documents the hackers may have obtained, but it said in a letter to lawmakers revealing the breach that …

Chinese Salt Typhoon cyberespionage targets AT&T, Verizon but networks secure, carriers say
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese Salt Typhoon cyberespionage targets AT&T, Verizon but networks secure, carriers say

The Hindu  

The Chinese-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation targeted AT&T and Verizon's systems, but the wireless carriers' U.S. networks are now secure as they work with law enforcement and government officials, the companies said on Saturday in their first acknowledgment of the attacks. On Friday, U.S. officials added a ninth unnamed telecom company to the list of entities compromised by the Salt …

Chinese hackers behind "major incident" at US Treasury, documents stolen
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese hackers behind "major incident" at US Treasury, documents stolen

Salon  

According to a letter to lawmakers that Treasury officials made public on Monday, Chinese state- Per reporting from Reuters, sourcing information from the Treasury letter, the hackers "gained access to a key used by the vendor to secure a cloud-based service used to remotely provide technical support for Treasury Departmental Offices end users. With access to the stolen key, the …

9th Telecom Firm Targeted by Chinese Espionage: White House
3 months ago

9th Telecom Firm Targeted by Chinese Espionage: White House

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: A ninth US telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well …

White House: 9th telecom firm targeted in massive Chinese espionage campaign
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3 months ago

White House: 9th telecom firm targeted in massive Chinese espionage campaign

India Today  

WASHINGTON: A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well …

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
3 months ago

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, …

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
3 months ago

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as …

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
3 months ago

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A ninth U.S. telecoms …

Tally of telecom firms hacked in massive Chinese espionage campaign rises
3 months ago

Tally of telecom firms hacked in massive Chinese espionage campaign rises

LA Times  

A ninth U.S. telecom firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as …

Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' hackers breached 8 US telcos, still have access to systems, says top US official
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' hackers breached 8 US telcos, still have access to systems, says top US official

Firstpost  

Michael C Casey, the Director of National Counterintelligence and Security Center, said that at least eight US telecommunication companies and 12 foreign telcos were also attacked by Chinese ‘Salt Typhoon’ hackers The US authorities have indicted and sanctioned Chinese cybersecurity company Sichuan Ltd its researcher Guan Tianfeng for attacking the US critical infrastructure. Chinese hackers from the ‘Salt Typhoon’ group …

US says Chinese hack of global telecom providers is ‘ongoing,’ Trump and Vance affected: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US says Chinese hack of global telecom providers is ‘ongoing,’ Trump and Vance affected: Report

Hindustan Times  

The US government is investigating a major breach of global telecommunications systems from a Chinese government-linked hacking group called Salt Typhoon, according to a report by Politico. The hacking effort targeted as many as 80 telecommunications companies and internet service providers, including AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile in the US to gain access to political leaders' and national security data. The …

Chinese hackers compromised at least 8 US telecoms in Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, finds White House
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese hackers compromised at least 8 US telecoms in Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, finds White House

Firstpost  

Hackers in the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign targeted telecom carriers in dozens of countries and reportedly accessed the phone and text communications of a select group of highly targeted individuals, including several government officials Salt Typhoon has emerged as a major cyber-espionage operation, extending its reach far beyond the US. In a concerning revelation, the White House has confirmed that …

US says ‘Salt Typhoon’ Chinese hacking group behind major metadata theft
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US says ‘Salt Typhoon’ Chinese hacking group behind major metadata theft

Al Jazeera  

Senior US official says that dozens of telecoms providers around the world have been targeted as China slams cybersecurity ‘slander’. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said on Wednesday that the hacking group, dubbed Salt Typhoon, gained access to communications of senior US government officials and political figures, but that “classified communications” had not been compromised. A senior official, speaking …

US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach

India Today  

The administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden is intensifying efforts to combat the Chinese hacker group, Salt Typhoon, after a sweeping cyber-espionage campaign compromised the metadata of potentially millions of Americans. Salt Typhoon reportedly infiltrated at least eight US telecommunications companies, including major players like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Lumen. When asked whether the breach could encompass every American’s …

'Large numbers' of Americans' data stolen in 'worst telecom hack' in country's history, says US officials
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Large numbers' of Americans' data stolen in 'worst telecom hack' in country's history, says US officials

ABC  

A large number of Americans' data has been stolen in a telecoms attack allegedly carried out by a Chinese hacking group dubbed "Salt Typhoon," a senior US official has said. Worst telecoms hack in US history Senator Mark Warner, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said this was the "worst telecom hack in our nation's history — by far". "For …

At least eight US telecom firms compromised by Chinese hack campaign, White House says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

At least eight US telecom firms compromised by Chinese hack campaign, White House says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least eight U.S. telecom firms have been compromised by …

White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
3 months, 3 weeks ago

White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an …

Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking
55 years, 2 months ago

Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking

Wired  

The senators also provide evidence in their letter that US telecoms have worked with third-party cybersecurity firms to conduct audits of their systems related to the telecom protocol known as SS7 but have declined to make the results of these evaluations available to the Defense Department. And in June, it announced a 10-year, $2.67 billion contract with the Navy that …

iPhone and Android users told to stop sending texts after massive hack
3 months, 3 weeks ago

iPhone and Android users told to stop sending texts after massive hack

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Threat actors affiliated with the People’s Republic of China are targeting commercial telecommunications providers to compromise sensitive …

The White House struggles to stop Chinese telecommunications hacks
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

The White House struggles to stop Chinese telecommunications hacks

Politico  

Still, none of the U.S. telecommunications providers have managed to oust the Chinese hackers from their networks, Neuberger warned, which means that a large number of Americans remain vulnerable to Chinese eavesdropping. “The Chinese access was broad in terms of potential access to communications of everyday Americans.” Salt Typhoon has already used its foothold inside the backbone of several telecommunications …

White House official: 8 US telecom providers hacked by Chinese
3 months, 3 weeks ago

White House official: 8 US telecom providers hacked by Chinese

CNN  

Washington CNN — US officials believe Chinese hackers breached at least eight US telecommunications providers in their quest to spy on top US political figures as part of a hacking campaign that has affected dozens of countries worldwide, a White House official said Wednesday. US officials are still trying to help major telecom providers evict Chinese government-backed hackers from their …

FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal authorities on Tuesday urged telecommunication companies to boost network security following a sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Officials who briefed reporters on the recommendations said the U.S. still doesn’t know the true scope of China’s attack or the extent to …

FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Federal authorities on Tuesday urged …

US officials still working to evict Chinese hackers from major US telecom networks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US officials still working to evict Chinese hackers from major US telecom networks

CNN  

Washington CNN — US officials are still trying to help major telecom providers evict Chinese government-backed hackers from their networks and don’t have a timeline for when that will be done, officials said Tuesday. “Most providers are still working to illuminate the full extent of the PRC activity,” a senior FBI official added, using an acronym for the Chinese government. …

China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle
4 months, 1 week ago

China’s Surveillance State Is Selling Citizen Data as a Side Hustle

Wired  

“China has created this massive surveillance apparatus,” says Aurora Johnson, one of the two SpyCloud researchers who has tracked how surveillance data leaks to the black market. So they're abusing that access, in many cases by stealing data and selling it in criminal marketplaces.” The SpyCloud researchers focused on Chinese-language data vendors that offer their services in accounts on the …

US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign

Al Jazeera  

FBI announcement follows alleged targeting of mobile phones used by Donald Trump and JD Vance. US authorities say they have uncovered “a broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign carried out by China-linked hackers aiming to steal information from Americans working in government and politics. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in a joint statement on Wednesday that …

Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals ‘broad and significant’ spying effort, FBI says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals ‘broad and significant’ spying effort, FBI says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A federal investigation into Chinese government efforts to hack into U.S. telecommunications networks has revealed a “broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign aimed at stealing information from Americans who work in government and politics, the FBI said Wednesday. Hackers affiliated with Beijing have compromised the networks of “multiple” telecommunications companies to obtain customer call records and gain access to …

Chinese hackers had backdoor access to iPhones used by 2 Trump's presidential campaign officials
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese hackers had backdoor access to iPhones used by 2 Trump's presidential campaign officials

Firstpost  

The hack, carried out by the Chinese group Salt Typhoon, allegedly compromised American telecom networks and could have given the hackers a way in. An FBI investigation is underway to uncover the details These backdoors had been used for years by US authorities to monitor criminal activity, but Salt Typhoon’s unauthorised access to these portals stretched on for months. File …

China hack enabled vast spying on US officials, likely ensnaring thousands of contacts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China hack enabled vast spying on US officials, likely ensnaring thousands of contacts

Live Mint  

Hackers linked to Chinese intelligence used precision strikes to quietly compromise cellphone lines used by an array of senior national security and policy officials across the U.S. government in addition to politicians, according to people familiar with the matter. The emerging picture of the intrusion’s reach helps confirm the intelligence community’s concerns about the potentially dire national security consequences of …

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