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Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Telecoms Amid Ongoing Threats

1/17/2025

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A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, Salt Typhoon, has breached U.S. telecommunications, initially spotted on federal networks, as revealed by CISA Director Jen Easterly. While major providers assert the group is inactive, fears linger over potential threats. Easterly cautioned that Salt Typhoon is just a glimpse into China's broader cyber espionage campaign against U.S. infrastructure.

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A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, Salt Typhoon, has breached U.S. telecommunications, initially spotted on federal networks, as revealed by CISA Director Jen Easterly. While major providers assert the group is inactive, fears linger over potential threats. Easterly cautioned that Salt Typhoon is just a glimpse into China's broader cyber espionage campaign against U.S. infrastructure.