In a significant escalation, US officials confirmed that Chinese hackers compromised at least eight US telecommunications providers, targeting the communications of high-ranking US political figures, including President-elect Trump and members of the Biden administration. While classified information was not accessed, a substantial amount of bulk phone records and, in limited cases, call and text data were stolen. The Biden administration is working with telecom companies, including Verizon and AT&T, to remove the hackers; however, a timeline for completion remains unclear. China denies any involvement.
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The FBI has uncovered an extensive cyberespionage campaign orchestrated by Chinese government-backed hackers, targeting U.S. telecommunications networks and compromising the systems of telecommunications firms. These actions allowed the hackers to access call records and intercept private communications of U.S. individuals, particularly those involved in government and political affairs. The campaign also aimed to infiltrate sensitive government communication channels by seeking access to data managed under U.S. law enforcement programs, including those governed by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This latest revelation follows a series of alleged Chinese cyber intrusions, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by China’s cyberespionage activities against the United States.
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Chinese hackers have once again thrown the spotlight on national security, and it’s alarming to consider that sensitive phone audio from both the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns was stolen. The fact that such a breach is feasible indicates profound vulnerabilities in our cybersecurity framework. When I first heard about this, it was difficult to process—how could this happen in our current age when we’re supposed to be more vigilant? The implications of this theft reverberate far beyond the immediate political consequences.
The language used to describe these stolen communications raises questions. Stolen audio? Voicemails perhaps? The ambiguity around the specifics only adds to the sense of unease.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood