Headline: Chinese Government-Linked Hackers Infiltrate US Broadband Providers, Compromising Wiretap Systems
Article: In a concerning cybersecurity breach, Chinese state-sponsored group “Salt Typhoon” allegedly accessed the networks of major US broadband providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies. The hackers reportedly obtained information from wiretap systems used by the US government for court-authorized surveillance. This intrusion poses significant national security risks, as it potentially allowed the hackers to intercept internet traffic and collect sensitive data. The US government mandates telecommunications companies to provide lawful interception capabilities, which creates vulnerabilities that can be exploited by external threat actors. Investigations are ongoing to assess the full scope of the breach and its implications.
Google will apparently offer “AI Mode” right on its main search page
2024-12-20
Headline: The most direct push for Google’s Gemini chat so far.Article: Google will soon take
