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The FBI and CISA have confirmed that Chinese hackers successfully infiltrated multiple US telecommunication companies, compromising the private communications of US officials and stealing sensitive customer call data. This sophisticated hacking campaign targeted a limited number of US officials, and the scope and nature of the stolen data remain under investigation. The Chinese hacking group responsible for the breach is yet to be identified. The attack highlights the growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the need for increased security measures to protect sensitive information. This event is of high severity due to the sensitive nature of the data compromised and the potential for significant damage to national security. The hackers gained access to confidential communications and personal data, posing a serious threat to individuals and institutions alike. The impact of this attack is likely to be felt in the long term, as authorities work to assess the damage and mitigate the risks.

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• mailchi.mp - The “internally screaming” edition of ~ this week in security ~ is out: • Hacker behind Snowflake breaches arrested • China Typhoon hacks 'more pervasive' than thought • FBI says hacked poli - 10d
• @zackwhittaker - The “internally screaming” edition of ~ this week in security ~ is out: • Hacker behind Snowflake breaches arrested • China Typhoon hacks 'more pervasive' than thought • FBI says hacked poli - 10d
• this.weekinsecurity.com - The “internally screaming” edition of ~ this week in security ~ is out: • Hacker behind Snowflake breaches arrested • China Typhoon hacks 'more pervasive' than thought • FBI says hacked poli - 10d
• www.techmeme.com - This Techmeme article covers the news about Chinese hackers breaching US telecom companies and compromising communications. - 6d
• Over Security - This article reports on the Chinese hackers breaching US telecom companies, compromising communications of US officials and stealing call data. - 6d
• Techmeme - FBI and CISA: Chinese hackers breached multiple US telecom companies, compromising the private communications of US officials and stealing customer call data (Sergiu Gatlan/BleepingComputer) - 6d
• @Techmeme - FBI and CISA: Chinese hackers breached multiple US telecom companies, compromising the "private communications" of US officials and stealing customer call data (Sergiu Gatlan/BleepingComputer) - 6d
• @hkrn - Mastodon post discussing PRC's targeting of telecommunications infrastructure. - 6d
• The Register - Feds don't name Salt Typhoon, but describe Beijing band's alleged deeds - 6d
• btw.media - Chinese hackers target U.S. telecoms and steal confidential wiretap data - 6d
• CISO2CISO.COM - US says China conducted massive espionage through breached telcos – Source: www.csoonline.com - 5d
• @TechDesk - This Flipboard post mentions the FBI and CISA warnings about the Chinese cyber espionage campaign against the telecom industry. - 3d
• SecureWorld News - SecureWorld article reporting on the confirmed Chinese cyber espionage campaign. - 3d
• @dustinvolz - Journa post referencing the WSJ report on the extensive Chinese telecom hack - 3d
• flipboard.com - TechCrunch coverage of the T-Mobile hack and broader Chinese cyberespionage campaign. - 3d

Classification:

• HashTags: Cybersecurity TelecomSecurity ChinaHacking
• Company: US Telecom
• Target: US Telecom US Officials
• Attacker: Chinese Hackers
• Type: Hack
• Severity: Major