Chinese Hackers Still Embedded in U.S. Telecoms

U.S. officials have confirmed that Chinese government-backed hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, are still embedded in the networks of major telecommunications providers such as AT&T and Verizon, months after the initial discovery. This hacking campaign is considered one of the largest intelligence compromises in U.S. history and has targeted communications of U.S. officials and political figures, including President-elect Donald Trump. Despite ongoing efforts by the FBI and CISA, the full extent of the intrusions remains unclear, and no timeline has been set for their resolution. U.S. agencies have advised Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to protect their communications from interception. The telecom companies, with guidance from federal agencies, are employing measures like updating security protocols and maintaining network logs to mitigate the threat. While the Salt Typhoon hackers have accessed sensitive metadata, they have not reportedly captured the content of communications.