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Chinese Hackers Breach US Telecom Providers

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U.S. officials admit they can't be certain all Chinese hackers have been removed from telecom networks.
This episode investigates the Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon, which targeted major U.S. telecom providers to spy on senior political figures. It explores their sophisticated methods, the ongoing threat they pose, and provides practical cybersecurity advice for individuals and businesses.

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A clear, practical entry point into Salt Typhoon, telecom exposure, and everyday ways to reduce digital risk.

Telecom espionage lands on a human scale first, with the familiar unease of someone reading over a shoulder expanding into surveillance at national scale. The episode follows Salt Typhoon, the nickname for a hacking group linked to China, as it targets at least eight major U.S.

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Want the human-scale version of Salt Typhoon, where telecom hacking starts to feel like espionage at national size?

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