Chinese Hackers Target US Political Figures in Major Cyber Espionage Effort

Federal investigation underway after Chinese hackers infiltrate telecom networks, accessing data from Trump and Harris campaigns.

• Chinese state-affiliated hackers reportedly accessed phone communications of US political figures, including those in Trump's and Harris's campaigns.
• The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are investigating unauthorized access to US telecommunications infrastructure by Chinese actors.
• The hacking group, dubbed Salt Typhoon, infiltrated networks of major telecom providers like Verizon and AT&T, targeting roughly 40 individuals.
• The Biden administration activated an emergency response process to address the breach, highlighting the severity of the situation.
• This cyber espionage incident adds to a series of international hacking efforts, with previous breaches linked to Iranian groups targeting Trump's campaign.

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