Major Cybersecurity Breach Feared

A recent Chinese hack targeting three major telecommunications companies is now under investigation, according to Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh, head of the National Security Agency (NSA). While it’s too early to provide details, this potential breach could have significant implications for U.S. national security. Read more about the concerns surrounding this investigation from DNyuz’s latest report. The Wall Street Journal originally reported this hack, raising alarm across the intelligence community.

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NSA Chief Timothy Haugh has confirmed that Chinese-backed hackers targeted three U.S. telecommunications firms in an ongoing investigation. He emphasized that it’s “premature” to share specific details about the hack.
China’s cyber operatives reportedly gained access to systems used for court-approved surveillance, which could expose critical information from federal authorities. If confirmed, this would mark a major security breach.
Telecom companies, including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies, have so far declined to comment on the incident, with authorities continuing to assess the full scope of the damage.