Officials Urge Encryption as Chinese Telecom Hacks Persist

The FBI and CISA have issued a warning to iPhone and Android users to use encrypted messaging and calling apps in response to a significant cyber espionage campaign by China's Salt Typhoon, which has hacked US telco networks. While most stolen data includes metadata rather than content, the FBI advises against using basic network text messaging and calls, recommending apps like WhatsApp or Signal for secure communication. Apple's upcoming iOS 18.2 will allow users to set default encrypted messaging and calling apps, enhancing security.