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The FBI and CISA have jointly issued a warning about a significant cyber espionage campaign targeting US telecommunications infrastructure, allegedly orchestrated by Chinese-backed hackers. The campaign, which commenced in late October, has compromised the private communications of individuals, particularly those involved in government affairs. The extent of the breach and the specific methods employed by the attackers remain unclear, but the impact on US national security is substantial. This campaign underscores the growing threat posed by state-sponsored actors who leverage sophisticated cyber techniques to gather intelligence and influence political affairs. The compromised communications could be used to gain insights into government policies, strategies, and internal discussions, potentially giving the Chinese government a strategic advantage.

References:

• www.techmeme.com - 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) - 7d
• www.bloomberg.com - 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) - 7d
• Over Security - The FBI and CISA confirmed that Chinese hackers compromised the “private communications” of a “limited number” ... - 7d
• Over Security - US Agencies Confirm China Telecom Hack - 7d
• @theregister - China-backed crews compromised 'multiple' US telcos in 'significant cyber espionage campaign' Feds don't name Salt Typhoon, but describe Beijing band's alleged deeds The US government has detected "a - 7d
• CyberInsider - This article reports on the joint statement released by the FBI and CISA detailing the extensive cyber espionage operation carried out by Chinese-affiliated hackers targeting U.S. telecom infrastructu - 6d
• btw.media - This article provides an overview of the Chinese hacking operation targeting U.S. telecom networks, emphasizing the theft of sensitive data related to lawful wiretaps and the compromise of private com - 6d
• Security Affairs - China-linked threat actors compromised multiple telecos and spied on a limited number of U.S. government officials - 6d
• @avoidthehack - FBI confirms China-backed hackers breached US giants to steal wiretap - 6d
• TechCrunch - News report on Chinese hackers breaching US telecom providers - 6d
• CISO2CISO.COM - This article discusses the details of the recent Chinese cyber espionage campaign targeting US telecoms. The article also discusses how the group accessed sensitive information about US government of - 6d
• @verbrecher - This post confirms the CISA and FBI's statement that Chinese hackers breached US broadband providers and compromised the private communications of government officials. - 6d
• www-bleepingcomputer-com.cdn.ampproject.org - This article reports on the Chinese hackers breaching multiple US broadband providers and compromising the private communications of government officials. - 6d
• apple.news - hacked in massive of telecom networks, WSJ reports - 4d
• Techmeme - Sources: T-Mobile's network was among the systems hacked by the China-linked Salt Typhoon group, and some foreign telecommunications firms were also compromised (Wall Street Journal) - 4d
• SecureWorld News - U.S. Confirms Chinese Hackers Compromised Telecommunications Networks - 4d
• @dustinvolz - News mentioning sophisticated methods used by hackers and suspicion of AI/ML involvement in the T-Mobile breach. - 3d
• flipboard.com - TechCrunch article covering the T-Mobile breach and the FBI/CISA warning about a linked cyber espionage campaign by China. - 3d
• @TechDesk - Flipboard report on the suspected Chinese involvement in T-Mobile's data breach. - 3d
• DataBreaches.Net - T-Mobile confirms involvement in the recent wave of telecom breaches. - 2d
• Security Archives - T-Mobile confirmed to be a victim of the massive Chinese breach of telecom firms. - 2d
• Metacurity - Reports on the T-Mobile hack and other recent telecom breaches. - 2d
• @avoidthehack - T-Mobile hack linked to Chinese breaches of telecom networks - 2d
• TechCrunch - TechCrunch reports on the T-Mobile hack, linking it to the broader Chinese breaches of telecom networks. - 2d

Classification:

• HashTags: ChinaHack CyberEspionage TelecomSecurity
• Company: US Telecom
• Target: US
• Attacker: China
• Product: Telecom Infrastructure
• Type: Espionage
• Severity: Major