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FBI Investigates Chinese Hack Threatening U.S. Telecom Security

4/25/2025

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The FBI is on the hunt for answers in the alarming Chinese Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, which infiltrated major U.S. telecom providers, jeopardizing wiretap systems and pilfering sensitive call data. As high-profile officials' personal communications hang in the balance, China vehemently denies any wrongdoing, even as evidence mounts against its cyber offensive on U.S. infrastructure.

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Story summary

The FBI is on the hunt for answers in the alarming Chinese Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, which infiltrated major U.S. telecom providers, jeopardizing wiretap systems and pilfering sensitive call data. As high-profile officials' personal communications hang in the balance, China vehemently denies any wrongdoing, even as evidence mounts against its cyber offensive on U.S. infrastructure.