U.S. begins to retaliate against China over hack of telecom networks

The Commerce Department's action is a direct response to China's infiltration of telecom networks earlier this year.

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Vast Chinese hack of eight U.S. telecoms firms is 'still going on,' official says

A sweeping Chinese government hacking campaign against American telecoms firms is a “very, very serious matter” that is “still going on,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in an interview.
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Biden Administration Takes First Step to Retaliate Against China Over Hack

The Commerce Department is banning the few remaining operations of China Telecom in the United States, a move that appears unlikely to deter Beijing from conducting sophisticated cyberoperations.
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Why did China hack the world’s phone networks?

Salt Typhoon breached dozens of telecoms around the world. Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Chinese hackers have breached dozens of telecommunications companies ...
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Canada Would Retaliate in Event of 25% U.S. Tariff, Trudeau Says

The prime minister said Ottawa would impose its own set of tariffs should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his pledge.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9
US Officials Recommend Encryption Apps Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking

Plus: Russian spies keep hijacking other hackers’ infrastructure, Hydra dark web market admin gets life sentence in Russia, and more of the week’s top security news.
Wired - Dec. 7
White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

A top White House official says at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign
ABC News - Dec. 4
White House says at least eight US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

White House says at least eight US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
ABC News - Dec. 4
Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking

In a letter to the Department of Defense, senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are calling for an investigation into fallout from the Salt Typhoon espionage campaign.
Wired - Dec. 4
China retaliates against latest US chip restrictions

Beijing bans export of materials used in semiconductors and batteries
Financial Times - Dec. 3

U.S. begins to retaliate against China over hack of telecom networks

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Vast Chinese hack of eight U.S. telecoms firms is 'still going on,' official says

Biden Administration Takes First Step to Retaliate Against China Over Hack

Why did China hack the world’s phone networks?

Canada Would Retaliate in Event of 25% U.S. Tariff, Trudeau Says

US Officials Recommend Encryption Apps Amid Chinese Telecom Hacking

White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

White House says at least eight US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking

China retaliates against latest US chip restrictions

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