China-associated threat actors breached US broadband providers, accessing the private communications of specific US government officials. This large-scale cyber-espionage operation targeted telecommunications networks to steal data and copied details subject to US law enforcement court orders. This breach carries a significant national security risk, potentially revealing systems for lawful wiretapping. The operation is thought to be part of China’s broader cyber espionage strategy.

International Criminal Court hit with cyber security attack – the-independent.com
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