China attacks US telecom companies, why did hackers target them? Revealed in the report

A major cyber-espionage campaign involving Chinese hackers has targeted several US telecommunications companies, including T-Mobile. The FBI, Cyber ​​​​Security and Security Agency (CISA) have released a joint statement revealing this.

Hackers believed to be affiliated with the Chinese government have compromised the networks of several telecommunication providers. The report said that their goal was to obtain sensitive information, especially from the US government or individuals involved in political activities.

FBI gave information

Although the FBI did not yet disclose the identity of the individuals affected, it confirmed that most of them were probably associated with political or government work.

According to the WSJ report, the hackers accessed customer call records and potentially intercepted private communications, although there is no evidence yet that this information has had any significant impact on customer data.

T-Mobile reassures users

Of all the companies, T-Mobile reassured its users that it is monitoring the situation closely and it appears that no personal information has been compromised.
The FBI also reported that the hackers focused on data related to US law enforcement surveillance, which suggests that they were attempting to compromise sensitive programs authorized under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

US officials had exposed the hacking operation

This cyber attack comes after the hacking incident in China. Earlier this year, US officials had exposed a large-scale hacking operation, codenamed "Flax Typhoon," which installed software on more than 200,000 consumer devices, including home routers and security cameras, creating a massive botnet.
In addition, Chinese hackers have previously focused on the personal devices of political figures, including presidential candidates and ranking officials, raising further concerns about the scope of Chinese cyber-espionage efforts. While the Chinese government has consistently denied involvement in such activities, US officials have linked these attacks to a number of campaigns aimed at stealing technical, political, and intelligence data.