US officials urge use of encrypted apps like Signal amid massive telecom hack, Salt Typhoon.

US officials are advising Americans to use encrypted messaging apps due to a massive cyberattack on telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon, known as Salt Typhoon. Believed to be orchestrated by China, the attack has accessed call records and live calls, with no timeline for complete remediation. Officials recommend apps like Signal and WhatsApp to protect communications from being intercepted.

December 03, 2024
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