US EditionUS DHS fires outside advisers, sources say China probe disrupted
- The Department of Homeland Security has terminated all its advisory committees, ending an investigation into the Chinese-linked hack of U.S. telecom companies, as confirmed by sources to CBS News.
- Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine C. Huffman stated the decision aligns with DHS's commitment to eliminating resource misuse and prioritizing national security.
- Senator Ron Wyden criticized the move, stating it 'waved a white flag to Chinese hackers' amid ongoing investigations into the breach.
- The removal of advisory members will delay investigations into the 'Salt Typhoon' hack and other cyber threats, according to reports.
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DHS terminates all its advisory committees, ending its investigation into the Chinese-linked telecom hack
Among the committees was the Cyber Safety Review Board that was conducting an investigation into the hack of American telecom companies by Beijing actors dubbed "Salt Typhoon."
US DHS fires outside advisers, sources say China probe disrupted
The Department of Homeland Security is firing all the members of its various advisory committees, according to a letter seen by Reuters, a move which two people familiar with the matter said would disrupt the agency's efforts to investigate a sweeping hack of U.S. telecom companies blamed on Beijing.
Homeland Security Removing All Advisory Committee Members, Acting Director Says
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is removing all members of its various advisory committees, according to a memo issued by acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman. Huffman wrote on Monday that the move is being made “in alignment with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) commitment to eliminating the misuse of resources and ensuring that DHS activities prioritize our national security.” “Future committee activities w…
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