U.S. Alerts Global Hacking Campaign by Chinese Firms and Spies

The U.S. and allied governments have accused China of using three private companies to conduct a large-scale hacking operation called Salt Typhoon, targeting global telecoms and infrastructure since 2021, including snooping on high-profile political campaigns and potentially accessing communications of millions worldwide. The operation involved hacking into major telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon, with the Chinese government denying involvement. The campaign highlights the use of private companies by Chinese intelligence for espionage activities.