US Officials Urge Secure Communication Amid Ongoing Chinese Telecom Hacks

U.S. senators have urged the Pentagon to address vulnerabilities in telecom networks, particularly concerning China's hacking activities. They highlighted that telecom companies, including T-Mobile, have not shared third-party cybersecurity audit results with the Department of Defense, citing attorney-client privilege. T-Mobile, which has significant contracts with the DOD, claims to have thwarted recent hacking attempts and has invested heavily in cybersecurity following past breaches. The senators suggest renegotiating contracts to ensure stronger cyber defenses.