Chinese hackers breached US court wiretap systems, WSJ reports
Chinese hackers breached U.S. broadband providers, accessing court wiretap systems for months. The Chinese government denied involvement, attributing the incident to the hacking group "Salt Typhoon" amid ongoing cyber espionage concerns.
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Chinese hackers have reportedly breached the networks of several U.S. broadband providers, including Verizon Communications, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies, gaining access to systems used for court-authorized wiretapping. The Wall Street Journal indicated that the hackers may have maintained access for several months, allowing them to collect intelligence and access various internet traffic. The Chinese foreign ministry denied knowledge of the attack, suggesting that the U.S. is fabricating a narrative to frame China. This incident is linked to a hacking group referred to as "Salt Typhoon," which is part of a broader pattern of cyber espionage attributed to Chinese hackers. Earlier this year, U.S. law enforcement disrupted another group known as "Flax Typhoon" amid ongoing concerns about Chinese cyber activities. The Chinese government has consistently denied allegations of state-sponsored hacking and has accused the U.S. of misrepresenting its cybersecurity efforts.
- Chinese hackers accessed U.S. court wiretap systems through broadband providers.
- The breach may have lasted for months, allowing extensive intelligence gathering.
- The Chinese government denied involvement, claiming the U.S. is framing China.
- The hacking group involved is known as "Salt Typhoon."
- This incident is part of a larger trend of cyber espionage linked to China.
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