White House: Salt Typhoon hacked telcos in dozens of countries

December 4, 2024 at 06:05PM Chinese state hackers, identified as Salt Typhoon, have compromised telecommunications firms in multiple countries, including eight in the U.S., with possible breaches lasting one to two years. Although classified communications remain secure, federal agencies recommend using encrypted messaging to protect against future intrusions. CISA and FBI released guidance for enhanced … Read more

An Online Dump of Chinese Hacking Documents Offers a Rare Window Into Pervasive State Surveillance

February 22, 2024 at 09:15AM Chinese police are investigating a significant unauthorized online dump of documents from a private security contractor with ties to the Chinese government. The leaked documents reveal the company’s hacking activity and tools used to spy on both Chinese and foreigners, as well as their efforts to surveil dissidents and promote … Read more