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Chinese Cyberattack on US Telecoms Affects More Companies than Previously Reported

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Chinese Cyberattack on US Telecoms Affects More Companies than Previously Reported

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  • A recent report indicates that a **Chinese hack** has compromised **more U.S. telecom companies** than previously known, including Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream.
  • The **hack involved unpatched devices** from Fortinet and compromised routers from **Cisco Systems**, leading to concerns about security vulnerabilities.
  • In addition to AT&T and Verizon, hackers breached networks belonging to **Lumen Technologies** and **T-Mobile**, escalating worries over the hacking's **scope and implications**.
  • National security adviser **Jake Sullivan revealed** at a secret meeting that hackers can potentially shut down essential U.S. infrastructure, such as ports and power grids.
  • Telecom companies like Lumen and T-Mobile reported containment of attacks, with no evidence of accessed customer data, while **China denied the allegations**, labeling them as disinformation.

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