US Urges Encrypted Apps as Chinese Telecom Hack Threatens Security

U.S. officials are urging Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to protect their communications amid a major cyberattack on telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon, suspected to be linked to China. The FBI and CISA recommend encryption to prevent foreign hackers from accessing data, despite the FBI's complex stance on encryption. The breach includes live call interceptions and call records, particularly targeting the Washington, D.C. area, with no immediate resolution in sight.