Chinese-linked cyberattack breaches US broadband providers, targeting wiretap request systems.

A cyberattack attributed to the Chinese government has breached U.S. broadband providers, specifically targeting wiretap request systems. The hackers, linked to the group Salt Typhoon, may have accessed these networks for months, raising national security concerns about potential disruptions during U.S.-China conflicts. The breach could allow China to gather sensitive information regarding court-authorized wiretapping requests. The FBI has not commented on the situation.

October 05, 2024
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