FBI Urges Encrypted Messaging Amid Major Phone Network Hacks
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Canadian iPhone and Android users are advised to stop texting between platforms due to a cyber threat from the Chinese hacking group "Salt Typhoon," which has stolen metadata from U.S. citizens. The FBI recommends using encrypted messaging apps instead. Although Canadian networks haven't been affected yet, experts believe they could be targeted. The hack has exposed vulnerabilities in U.S. telecoms, prompting calls for better encryption and security measures.
- Android and iPhone users told to pause texting each other amid major security threat Android Central
- How to switch to encrypted messaging after FBI warnings The Washington Post
- How China Hacked America’s Phone Network The New York Times
- Telecoms haven't notified most victims of Salt Typhoon hack, sources say NBC News
- FBI warns users to encrypt text messages for cybersecurity. Here's how to do it USA TODAY
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