US adds 9th telecom to companies hacked in Chinese cyberespionage

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government has identified a ninth telecommunications company compromised in the widespread Chinese-linked cyberespionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon, a senior White House official announced.

Anne Neuberger, U.S. deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, revealed during a press briefing that the latest addition to the list was uncovered following the governm