The situation regarding U.S. telecommunications and the “Salt Typhoon” cyberattack continues to evolve.

As of now, U.S. telecom and mobile providers remain on high alert following the discovery of the Chinese Salt Typhoon cyberattack, a sophisticated campaign targeting critical communications infrastructure. Nine telecom companies have confirmed breaches by the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon. Recent reports from AT&T and Verizon say that the attackers are no longer embedded in their networks.

The breaches have raised significant national security concerns, as hackers gained the ability to geolocate millions of Americans and record phone calls, including those of high-profile political figures. The White House has described this incident as potentially the “worst telecom hack in our nation’s history.”

In response to these breaches, the U.S. government is implementing measures to bolster cybersecurity across telecom infrastructure. This includes increased scrutiny from the FCC and recommendations from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for using encrypted messaging apps to safeguard private communications.

The situation remains dynamic as investigations continue and further protective actions are anticipated. We’ll continue to keep you informed about emerging Voice and IT news.

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