# China's Hack Hits U.S. Telecom: 'Worst in History' 📡

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/chinas-hack-hits-u-s-telecom-worst-in-history/296273>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** hacking, privacy, data-recovery\
**Created:** [November 23, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/chinas-hack-hits-u-s-telecom-worst-in-history/296273 "2024-11-23T18:38:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/chinas-hack-hits-u-s-telecom-worst-in-history/296273/1 "2024-11-23T18:38:28Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Historic Breach**  
Chinese hackers, identified as **Salt Typhoon** , infiltrated **U.S. telecom systems** , compromising **wiretap networks** used for criminal investigations.

2. **Massive Vulnerabilities**  
The breach allowed hackers to **intercept calls and texts** , though **encrypted platforms** like Signal and iMessage remained secure.

3. **Ongoing Threat**  
Experts warn the networks are still **compromised** , and **drastic measures** are needed to remove the hackers from U.S. systems.

4. **Scope of the Attack**  
Senator Mark Warner labeled it the **worst telecom hack in U.S. history** , exposing flaws in aging infrastructure and reliance on outdated security protocols.

5. **National Security Impact**  
This breach highlights critical risks in **telecom infrastructure** , urging a reevaluation of **encryption and cybersecurity measures** across the nation.

**Read more at:** [Gizmodo](https://gizmodo.com/china-wiretaps-americans-in-worst-hack-in-our-nations-history-2000528424)