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.
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