FBI and CISA Warn of Extensive Chinese Cyber-Espionage on US Telecoms
TL;DR Summary
The FBI and CISA have identified a significant cyber espionage campaign by the People's Republic of China targeting U.S. telecommunications infrastructure. PRC-affiliated actors have compromised networks at multiple telecom companies, stealing customer call records and private communications, particularly of individuals involved in government or political activities. The agencies are providing technical assistance and sharing information to help potential victims and strengthen cyber defenses. Organizations suspecting they are affected are urged to contact their local FBI field office or CISA.
- Joint Statement from FBI and CISA on the People's Republic of China Targeting of Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure — FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation
- FBI, CISA say Chinese hackers breached multiple US telecom providers in targeted attack Fox News
- Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals ‘broad and significant’ spying effort, FBI says The Associated Press
- US Accuses China of Vast Cyber-Espionage Against Telecoms Bloomberg
- Exclusive | U.S. Agency Warns Employees About Phone Use Amid Ongoing China Hack The Wall Street Journal
Reading Insights
Total Reads
1
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
0 min
vs 1 min read
Condensed
48%
152 → 79 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on Federal Bureau of Investigation