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Latest US telecom hack from China may have affected thousands - bl4cklak3 - 11-13-2024
In October, the FBI and CISA confirmed that they were investigating a potential hack of telecommunications infrastructure in the US. The hack sought private data from presidential candidates and close staff. However, a new report claims that hackers enabled “vast spying” from vulnerable telecom equipment, potentially affecting thousands of Americans.
Chinese telecom hackers reportedly enabled “vast spying,” potentially affecting thousands of Americans
Following confirmation by US authorities, a report by The New York Times revealed that the main target of the hack was the phones of Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Kamala Harris’ campaign staff. According to investigators, the Chinese hacking group is known as “Salt Typhoon.” They may have gained access to call and SMS records in their search for confidential data.
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