Chinese Cyberattack Targets U.S. Telecoms, Exposing Sensitive Data Risks
Cybersecurity Dive
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
A cyberattack campaign named Salt Typhoon, believed to be linked to the Chinese government, has compromised at least eight U.S. telecommunications providers over the past one to two years, according to Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology. The FBI and CISA confirmed that attackers obtained significant records, including metadata, allowing access to communications of everyday Americans and some government officials, although no classified information appears to be compromised. Neuberger cautioned that threat actors might still access these networks, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities and the necessity for U.S. companies to improve their cybersecurity measures.
