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AT&T, Verizon secure from Salt Typhoon cyber espionage operation: Report

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The Salt Typhoon operation reportedly targeted individuals associated with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns. Image: FlyD / Unsplash.

Two American telecom companies, AT&T and Verizon, have confirmed the security of their U.S. networks following cyberespionage attempts linked to the Chinese-backed Salt Typhoon operation. 

According to a recent report by Reuters, the wireless carriers acknowledged the attacks on Saturday, stating they are cooperating with law enforcement and government agencies to safeguard their systems.

While only a limited number of cases involving compromised information were identified, AT&T stated it is actively monitoring and remediating its networks to protect customer data. Verizon also confirmed the containment of the breach, citing verification from an independent cybersecurity firm.

The Salt Typhoon hackers reportedly gained extensive access to networks, enabling them to geolocate individuals and potentially record phone calls at will. U.S. officials revealed that a ninth unnamed telecom company was also targeted, alongside other known entities such as Lumen, as per the report.

The hackers allegedly stole telephone audio intercepts and significant volumes of call record data. As a precaution, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently urged senior government and political figures to adopt end-to-end encrypted communication apps.

The Salt Typhoon operation reportedly targeted individuals associated with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump's presidential campaigns.

Chinese officials have dismissed the allegations, describing them as disinformation. Beijing has reiterated its opposition to cyberattacks and cyber theft in all forms, according to the report.

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AT&T, Verizon secure from Salt Typhoon cyber espionage operation: Report

security
The Salt Typhoon operation reportedly targeted individuals associated with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns. Image: FlyD / Unsplash.

Two American telecom companies, AT&T and Verizon, have confirmed the security of their U.S. networks following cyberespionage attempts linked to the Chinese-backed Salt Typhoon operation. 

According to a recent report by Reuters, the wireless carriers acknowledged the attacks on Saturday, stating they are cooperating with law enforcement and government agencies to safeguard their systems.

While only a limited number of cases involving compromised information were identified, AT&T stated it is actively monitoring and remediating its networks to protect customer data. Verizon also confirmed the containment of the breach, citing verification from an independent cybersecurity firm.

The Salt Typhoon hackers reportedly gained extensive access to networks, enabling them to geolocate individuals and potentially record phone calls at will. U.S. officials revealed that a ninth unnamed telecom company was also targeted, alongside other known entities such as Lumen, as per the report.

The hackers allegedly stole telephone audio intercepts and significant volumes of call record data. As a precaution, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently urged senior government and political figures to adopt end-to-end encrypted communication apps.

The Salt Typhoon operation reportedly targeted individuals associated with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump's presidential campaigns.

Chinese officials have dismissed the allegations, describing them as disinformation. Beijing has reiterated its opposition to cyberattacks and cyber theft in all forms, according to the report.

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