POLITICO Tech Chinese hackers got Trump’s data in a major breach — and possible yours
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Dec 6, 2024 
Maggie Miller, a cybersecurity reporter for POLITICO, provides an in-depth analysis of a significant cyber breach by Chinese hackers. The attack compromised telecom networks, exposing data of millions, including that of President-elect Trump. Miller discusses the challenges in stopping the breach, the implications for American privacy, and ongoing governmental responses. She emphasizes the urgency for individuals to adopt protective measures against cyber threats, while highlighting the gap between the private sector and federal action in enhancing cybersecurity.
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Widespread Cyberattack
- This cyberattack, first detected in spring and revealed in recent months, is considered one of the broadest in history.
- It involves Chinese government hackers accessing major U.S. telecom networks, impacting millions, including top politicians.
Difficulty of Containment
- The sheer scale of the cyberattack makes it difficult to contain.
- The attackers are sophisticated, top-level Chinese government hackers, not average individuals.
Salt Typhoon's Focus
- Salt Typhoon, a newly prominent group linked to China, focuses on espionage and data collection.
- They're related to other "Typhoon" groups (named by Microsoft) that target U.S. infrastructure.