A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign, according to a top White House official. This hacking operation, known as Salt Typhoon, granted officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. The Biden administration revealed that at least eight telecommunications companies and numerous nations were affected by this Chinese hacking blitz.
Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger disclosed the identification of a ninth victim after the administration issued guidance to companies on how to detect Chinese culprits in their networks. This revelation is the latest development in a significant hacking operation that has raised concerns among national security officials, exposed cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the private sector, and showcased China's hacking capabilities.
