China-linked hackers allegedly breach US telecoms and access wiretap systems
It emerged in September 2024 that the China-linked hacking group Salt Typhoon had breached US internet and telecom providers. Authorities launched an investigation into suspected intrusions into US government wiretap systems and intelligence gathering. In October, phones used by Trump and Vance were also identified as targets, and the US Department of Homeland Security decided to investigate the related telecom hacks.
Key facts
- Affected organization
- Being confirmed
- Incident type
- Hacking & intrusion
- Occurred / detected
- Not confirmed
- Scale of damage
- Breach of multiple US telecom carriers
- Cause / method
- Network intrusion by China-linked hacking group Salt Typhoon
- Location
- United States
Timeline
- A breach of US internet providers by the China-linked group Salt Typhoon was reported.
- An investigation into suspected intrusions into US government wiretap systems and intelligence gathering was conducted.
- The US National Security Agency investigated hacks of three telecom carriers.
- The US House select committee on China demanded explanations of the breaches from affected companies.
- Phones used by Trump and Vance were identified as targets of Chinese hackers.
- The US Department of Homeland Security decided to investigate the related telecom hacks.
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