Chinese Hackers Broke Into US Telecom Earlier Than Previously Known, Bloomberg Reports
- Chinese hackers infiltrated a U.S. Telecommunications company in summer 2023, which is earlier than previously reported.
- Malware used by state-backed hacking groups remained on the company's systems for seven months, according to investigators.
- The intrusion occurred prior to when U.S. Officials noted signs of Chinese hackers targeting major telecommunications firms.
- This information was confirmed by individuals familiar with the investigation, but the company's name was not disclosed in the unclassified report.
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Chinese hackers broke into US telecom earlier than previously known, Bloomberg reports
Corporate investigators found evidence that Chinese hackers broke into a U.S. telecommunications company in the summer of 2023, indicating the hackers penetrated the U.S. communications system earlier than previously known, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Telecom System Earlier Than Reported
Evidence shows Chinese hackers infiltrated a U.S. telecommunications company as early as summer 2023, earlier than previously reported. Malware used by state-backed hacking groups lingered on the company's systems for seven months. Investigations highlight the need for heightened cybersecurity measures.
Chinese Hacked US Telecom a Year Before Known Wireless Breaches
Corporate investigators found evidence that Chinese hackers broke into an American telecommunications company in the summer of 2023, indicating the country’s attackers penetrated the US communications system earlier than publicly known.
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