Salt Typhoon hack on US, FBI says to use encrypted apps
The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say that Americans should use encrypted apps such as iMessage and FaceTime to be safe from foreign hackers.
White House: Salt Typhoon hacked telcos in dozens of countries
Chinese state hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have breached telecommunications companies in dozens of countries, President Biden's deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said today.
How to make sure texts and calls are encrypted after the FBI's warning about Chinese hackers
The FBI began investigating Salt Typhoon in late spring or early summer. The U.S. believes Chinese intelligence hacked into AT&T, Verizon and Lumen Technologies and gained significant access, including records of phone calls and text messages for many ...
FBI Warns Americans to Start Using Encrypted Messaging Apps
The unnamed FBI agent on the call with reporters echoed the message, according to NBC News, urging Americans to use “responsibly managed encryption,” which is a rather big deal when you remember that agencies like the FBI have been most resistant to Silicon Valley’s encryption efforts.
White House Says at Least 8 US Telecom Firms, Dozens of Nations Impacted by China Hacking Campaign
A top White House official says at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign
White House official: 8 US telecom providers hacked by Chinese
US officials believe Chinese hackers breached at least eight US telecommunications providers in their quest to spy on top US political figures as part of a hacking campaign that has affected dozens of countries worldwide,
At least eight US telecom firms compromised by Chinese hack campaign, White House says
At least eight U.S. telecom firms have been compromised by a Chinese hacking campaign, a White House official said on Wednesday. The hack, which also affected dozens of other countries, is part of the ongoing and sprawling “Salt Typhoon” campaign – a cyber campaign that the U.
FBI Tells Telecom Firms to Boost Security Following Wide-Ranging Chinese Hacking Campaign
U.S. officials are urging telecommunication companies to boost network security following a Chinese hacking operation that gave officials in Beijing access to the private texts and phone conversations
White House: China hacking hits 8 US telecom firms, other nations
A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight US telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans.
Chinese hacking campaign hits US telecom firms and dozens of nations
A Chinese hacking campaign has breached U.S. telecom firms and nations, exposing private texts and phone conversations of Americans
FBI encourages you to use encrypted chat apps, even if it doesn't like it
With the Salt Typhoon hack, FBI officials are encouraging people to use encrypted chat apps, despite desire to access those ...
Senators getting secret briefing on Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
U.S. government agencies will hold a classified briefing for all senators on Wednesday on China's alleged efforts known as ...
CISA, FBI urge Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to combat Chinese telco hackers
U.S. government officials urged Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to avoid having their communications tapped by ...
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Sending Texts
US officials urge citizens to use encrypted messaging and calls wherever they can—here’s what you need to know.
US senators vow action after briefing on Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
U.S. government agencies held a classified briefing for all senators on Wednesday on China's alleged efforts known as Salt ...
FBI Warns Americans To Stop Sending Certain Types Of Text Messages Over Chinese Spying Concerns
The overwhelming majority of people who own a cell phone rely on text messages for the bulk of their communication. However, ...
U.S. officials investigate alleged Chinese cyber hack of communications companies
U.S. officials say they're investigating Chinese government-affiliated hackers who compromised the networks of of U.S.
US senators to receive secret briefing on Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
U.S. government agencies will hold a classified briefing for all senators on Wednesday on China's alleged efforts known as ...