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Chinese Hackers Breach Global Telecoms, Eavesdrop on Allies

1/27/2026

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Chinese state-linked hackers breached mobile phones at Downing Street as part of a global cyber-espionage campaign.
U.S. officials in 2024 alerted allies that hackers accessed telecom networks worldwide, including the United States.
Breaches date back to at least 2021 and allegedly let China eavesdrop on calls and track users.
U.S. authorities have urged telecom companies to bolster security measures to prevent future breaches.

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Story summary

Chinese state-linked hackers breached mobile phones at Downing Street as part of a global cyber-espionage campaign.
U.S. officials in 2024 alerted allies that hackers accessed telecom networks worldwide, including the United States.
Breaches date back to at least 2021 and allegedly let China eavesdrop on calls and track users.
U.S. authorities have urged telecom companies to bolster security measures to prevent future breaches.