FBI labels suspected China hack of law enforcement data 'a major cyber incident'
The FBI has labeled a suspected Chinese cyber intrusion into a government surveillance system as a 'major incident' that poses risks to US national security. The hack compromised sensitive information related to domestic law enforcement, and the FBI has informed lawmakers about the incident.
A suspected Chinese cyber intrusion into a US government surveillance system has been labeled a 'major incident' by the FBI. The hack compromised sensitive law enforcement data. The incident is similar to the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, which breached major telecom providers in 2024. The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency declined to comment. The hack poses risks to US national security. Chinese-backed hackers continue to target the US despite global attention and attempts to lower tensions.
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