The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) confirm that China-linked hackers have infiltrated several US telecommunications providers 24 Channels with reference Policy.

They managed to steal confidential data related to legal wiretapping. This is the first official recognition that mobile phone records were stolen and eavesdropping on a “limited number of individuals”. primarily government and political figures.

What exactly did the hackers steal and who was injured?

Hackers gained data described as “data requested by U.S. law enforcement by court order” by gaining access to systems used for legitimate wiretap requests.

The breach affected the largest telecommunications providers. Verizon, AT&T And Lumen. Although investigators did not disclose specific victims, they confirmed that the targets of the attack were phone numbers associated with the newly elected. By President Donald Trump and newly elected Vice President J.D. Wensom.

As Politico points out, the FBI and CISA also emphasized that hacking could affect people. tens of millions of Americansalthough not all individuals whose mobile records are accessed are targets of surveillance. It was discovered according to previous reports about 40 peopledata wiretapped but updated indicates the number of these individuals may be undercounted thousands.

Hacking operation launched “Salt Typhoon” (Salt Typhoon) It was discussed in a classified briefing in the Senate Intelligence Committee. The committee, along with other congressional committees, is receiving updates on what has become one of the most serious cybersecurity breaches in recent memory.

Salt Typhoon is the latest in a series of intrusions linked to Chinese state hackers, including the high-profile Operation Volt Typhoon, which targeted critical US infrastructure. The incidents highlight China’s growing cybersecurity threats as federal agencies and industry leaders work to mitigate risks.