U.S. And Allies Declare Salt Typhoon Hack A National Defense Crisis

U.S. And Allies Declare Salt Typhoon Hack A National Defense Crisis

FBI and allies declare Salt Typhoon cyber campaign a national defense crisis, exposing Chinese infiltration of global telecom networks across 80 countries.

FBI: Chinese Hackers Salt Typhoon Infiltrate US Telecoms, Spy on Millions

In a stark revelation that underscores the escalating threats from state-sponsored cyber operations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has disclosed that the Chinese hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has compromised telecommunications networks on a massive scale, potentially affecting “nearly every American” and extending its reach to millions across more than 80 countries. Cynthia Kaiser, the FBI’s deputy assistant director for cyber operat…