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Chinese Cyberattack Threatens Every American, Warns Expert

12/1/2025

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Cynthia Kaiser, a former FBI cyber division official, warns that a Chinese-state-sponsored cyberattack likely affected every American.
The FBI and NSA issued a joint advisory in September noting Chinese actors target telecommunications and government infrastructure.
Kaiser says the reach extends to senior U.S. officials and political figures.
Pete Nicoletti, a cybersecurity expert, warns hackers may remain embedded and that focus is now on current activity rather than future attacks.

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Cynthia Kaiser, a former FBI cyber division official, warns that a Chinese-state-sponsored cyberattack likely affected every American.
The FBI and NSA issued a joint advisory in September noting Chinese actors target telecommunications and government infrastructure.
Kaiser says the reach extends to senior U.S. officials and political figures.
Pete Nicoletti, a cybersecurity expert, warns hackers may remain embedded and that focus is now on current activity rather than future attacks.