U.S. Urges Encrypted Apps Amid Chinese Telecom Hacks

A Chinese hacking group known as "Salt Typhoon" has stolen a significant amount of Americans' metadata in a cyber-espionage campaign, according to a senior US official. The hackers targeted multiple telecommunications companies, including Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, although some companies reported no customer data compromise. The stolen metadata, which includes call records but not content, can reveal detailed personal information. The US government, prioritizing the issue, has briefed President Biden and held a classified briefing for senators on the matter.