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Senators say US must boost security after Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
The United States must do more to address hacking threats after China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to infiltrate American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.S. calls, senators said at a hearing Wednesday.
White House: Salt Typhoon hacked telcos in dozens of countries
Chinese state hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have breached telecommunications companies in dozens of countries, President Biden's deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said today.
The White House struggles to contain massive Chinese telco hacks
The Biden administration is working closely with at least eight U.S. telecommunications providers that have been breached by Chinese hackers as part of a broad global spying campaign.
US agencies to brief House on Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
U.S. government agencies will hold a classified briefing for the House of Representatives on Tuesday on China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to infiltrate American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.
Wyden proposes bill to secure US telecoms after Salt Typhoon hacks
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon announced a new bill to secure the networks of American telecommunications companies breached by Salt Typhoon Chinese state hackers earlier this year.
Concerns grow over ‘Salt Typhoon’ telecom hacking group
There is growing concern about the size and scope of the reported Chinese hacking into U.S. telecommunications networks.
Salt Typhoon telecom victims rises to 8, with 'dozens' of countries affected
The officials said that Salt Typhoon’s victims are located in dozens of countries around the world.
Chinese hackers target US telecoms: What you need to know to protect your data
Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how Chinese cyber espionage targets U.S. telecoms to steal Americans' information.
US Senator announces new bill to secure telecom companies in wake of Chinese hacks
U.S. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden announced a new draft bill with the goal of securing American telephone networks and Americans’ communications in response to the massive hack of telecom providers allegedly done by Chinese government hackers.
How to Protect Yourself From the Salt Typhoon Hack, No Matter What the FBI Says
The FBI is still touting the debunked idea that its agents could access communications without opening a door to foreign hackers.
FCC Acts to Fortify Networks Following Salt Typhoon Hack
In response to a significant cyberattack attributed to Chinese state-sponsored group Salt Typhoon, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed stringent measures to enhance the cybersecurity of U.
China's Salt Typhoon recorded top American officials' calls, says White House
Chinese cyberspies recorded "very senior" US political figures' calls, according to White House security boss Anne Neuberger.
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The Salt Typhoon telecom hack targeted senior American political figures, the White House says
The US government started investigating the hack in the summer after Microsoft — which named the hack the Salt Typhoon — ...
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China's 'Salt Typhoon' Hacked at Least 8 US Telecommunications Firms
The "Salt Typhoon" Chinese hacking group breached at least eight US telecommunications companies in a months-long effort ...
White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
A top White House official says at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese ...
Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking: Senators say US must boost security
US agencies held classified briefings for the Senate and the House of Representatives over the last week about the hacking ...