Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy' Knutsson discusses how Chinese cyber espionage targets U.S. telecoms to steal Americans' information.
U.S. telecom giants are under constant attack from Chinese hackers. A federal investigation has uncovered a massive cyber espionage campaign by the Chinese government, targeting U.S. telecommunications networks to steal Americans' information. A top White House official confirmed that at least eight U.S. telecom companies have been affected by this hacking spree.
How are hackers able to access sensitive information? Salt Typhoon managed to access call records and private communications by exploiting decades-old back doors in major telecom providers, including AT&T and Verizon, experts believe.
enables law enforcement agencies to access phone records and metadata, including facilitating wiretaps, as part of authorized investigations. 'The problem with back doors is simple. They're not selective. A back door created for law enforcement is, by its very nature, a vulnerability in the system. And vulnerabilities, once they exist, can be exploited by anyone who discovers them.
Fs AS LATEST TRICK TO DELIVER MALWARE TO YOU The solution is end-to-end encryption To protect private conversations and phone calls, cybersecurity experts recommend using end-to-end encrypted platforms. Jeff Greene, executive assistant director of cybersecurity at CISA, urged Americans to prioritize encrypted communication tools. 'Use your encrypted communications where you have it,' Greene advised, emphasizing the importance of secure platforms.
. 'It’s clear that encryption with back doors is not actually responsible at all,' Ackerly said. 'It’s time for the U.S. government to acknowledge and support end-to-end encryption as a stronger protection against foreign adversaries.' WHAT TO DO IF YOUR BANK ACCOUNT IS HACKED 10 ways to protect your personal information against cybersecurity threats Now that we've discussed the threat, let’s take a look at the solutions.
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