Chinese Hackers Persist in U.S. Telecom Networks, Officials Warn

U.S. officials have warned of an ongoing Chinese cyberattack targeting global telecommunications providers, attributed to the hacking group Salt Typhoon. The breach, first detected in late spring, has affected up to 80 telecom companies, including major U.S. providers like AT&T and Verizon. The attack aims to access U.S. political leaders' communications and national security data. A joint alert was issued by U.S. agencies and partners in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, though the UK did not participate. The breach is considered one of the most serious in U.S. history.