FBI and CISA officials said it was impossible to predict when the telecommunications companies would be fully safe from interlopers.

Summary

U.S. officials are urging Americans to use encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp after a massive cyberespionage campaign, dubbed “Salt Typhoon,” targeted telecom giants AT&T, Verizon, and others.

Linked to Chinese hackers, the attack compromised call metadata, live phone calls, and sensitive surveillance systems used by law enforcement.

Officials warn the breach is unresolved and emphasize encryption to safeguard communications.

The hack is seen as a major intelligence-gathering effort rather than election interference.

  • @irotsomaEnglish
    19•8 hours ago

    But they want backdoors in the encryption…because it’s too much work to go through proper channels to get data for themselves. Can’t have it both ways. If LE is going to have access then hackers are going to have access through the same means. Whether it’s companies that give LE a backdoor into their systems or the encryption itself has a backdoor, the weakest link is the only relevant measure of security.