The Chinese Hackers Spying on U.S. Internet Traffic

WSJ reporting has revealed a major cyberattack from a group tied to the Chinese government. Hackers penetrated the networks of several broadband providers and gained access to the U.S. domestic wiretapping system. Dustin Volz unpacks what the attack could mean for national security.

Further Listening:

- ‘Hack Me If You Can’ 

- Hacking the Hackers 

Further Reading:

- U.S. Wiretap Systems Targeted in China-Linked Hack 

- Chinese-Linked Hackers Breach U.S. Internet Providers in New ‘Salt Typhoon’ Cyberattack 

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