AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies recently confirmed that Chinese government-backed hackers infiltrated their systems, marking the worst telecom hack in the US. The breach allowed Beijing-supported spies to track millions of people and eavesdrop on phone calls. Despite efforts to remove the intruders and contain the incident, concern remains high as additional unnamed telcos have also fallen victim. The White House is pushing for more stringent cybersecurity measures for telecom companies to prevent further exploitation by nation-state actors. Legislation and public-private collaborations are underway to bolster defenses against future threats, underscoring the urgency of addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities across the industry.
https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/30/att_verizon_confirm_salt_typhoon_breach/