A significant cyber-espionage campaign by a Chinese hacking group known as “Salt Typhoon” has led to the theft of a large amount of American metadata.
This breach impacts communications, including those of senior U.S. officials and political figures, although classified information has not been compromised.A senior U.S. official confirmed the attack on Wednesday, revealing that while the exact number of individuals affected remains unclear, the hacking group had broad access to America’s telecommunications infrastructure.
Key officials, including Avril Haines, the FBI’s director of national intelligence, and Jessica Rosenworcel, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, participated in theany involvement in the hack. Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu accused the U.S. of conducting its own cyberattacks and using cybersecurity as a tool to undermine China’s reputation.on December 11 to address the security threats posed by Salt Typhoon and other risks to the nation’s communications networks.
The government is taking additional steps to enhance encryption and monitoring practices within telecommunications companies to protect against future attacks.A versatile writer, Sujita has worked with Mashable Middle East and News Daily 24. When she isn't writing, you can find her glued to the latest web series and movies.