U.S. Alerts Global Hacking Campaign by Chinese Firms and Spies
TL;DR
The U.S. and allied governments have accused China of using three private companies to conduct a large-scale hacking operation called Salt Typhoon, targeting global telecoms and infrastructure since 2021, including snooping on high-profile political campaigns and potentially accessing communications of millions worldwide. The operation involved hacking into major telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon, with the Chinese government denying involvement. The campaign highlights the use of private companies by Chinese intelligence for espionage activities.
- China used three private companies to hack global telecoms, U.S. says NBC News
- Chinese Spies Hit More Than 80 Countries in ‘Salt Typhoon’ Breach, FBI Reveals - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- NSA and Others Provide Guidance to Counter China State-Sponsored Actors Targeting Critical National Security Agency (.gov)
- International coalition calls out three Chinese companies over hacking campaign Reuters
- FBI warns Chinese hacking campaign has expanded, reaching 80 countries The Washington Post
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