Chinese Cyberspy Shenanigans: US Politicians’ Calls Recorded in Espionage Escapade
Chinese cyberspies, through the Salt Typhoon campaign, have eavesdropped on calls of top US political figures, according to White House security boss Anne Neuberger. The operation targeted key government officials and corporate intellectual property, compromising multiple telecom providers globally. The US Senate is set to investigate these cyber espionage threats.
Hot Take:
When your phone calls are more popular with Chinese cyberspies than your TikTok feed, you know you’ve made it in the political world! Looks like the Salt Typhoon has hit harder than the latest weather forecast, leaving US politicians wondering if their conversations about lunch plans or which tie to wear have made it to the other side of the globe.
Key Points:
- Chinese cyberspies, dubbed Salt Typhoon, targeted high-level US political figures.
- Eight US telecom providers and other global organizations were compromised.
- Espionage focused on senior political individuals and corporate intellectual property.
- Law enforcement wiretapping systems were also compromised, albeit not the primary target.
- US Senate Commerce subcommittee to hold a hearing on telecom security risks.
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