World Dec 27 Chinese hacking campaign hit a 9th U.S. telecom firm, White House says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press
World Dec 04 Watch 4:13 Chinese hackers have infiltrated at least 8 U.S. telecom companies, White House says The White House said that a broad Chinese hacking operation had infiltrated at least eight American telecommunications companies and that none of them have managed to remove the Chinese hackers from their systems. Nick Schifrin reports. By Nick Schifrin
World Dec 04 At least 8 U.S. telecom firms were hit by China’s hacking campaign, White House says Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Politics Jan 31 Chinese hackers are determined to ‘wreak havoc’ on U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI director Wray warns FBI Director Chris Wray has told House lawmakers that Chinese government hackers are busily targeting critical infrastructure inside the United States, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid and transportation systems. By Didi Tang, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Politics Jun 16 China calls hacking report ‘far-fetched,’ accuses the U.S. of cyberattacks The Mandiant report came ahead of a visit to Beijing by Secretary of State Antony Blinken aimed at repairing relations that have been strained by disputes over human rights, security and other issues. By Associated Press
Nov 09 U.S. vote counting unaffected by cyberattacks, officials say By Nomaan Merchant, Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press No digital intrusions are known to have affected the counting of the midterm vote. Officials on Election Day kept close watch for domestic and foreign threats. Continue reading
Sep 14 Justice Department charges 3 Iranian citizens in ransomware attacks By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department says three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with cyberattacks that targeted power companies, local governments and small businesses and nonprofits, including a Pennsylvania domestic violence shelter. Continue reading
Feb 03 Homeland Security creates new Cyber Safety Board to review hacks By Associated Press The new board is modeled after the National Transportation Safety Board, which reviews plane crashes and other major accidents, and was mandated by an executive order President Joe Biden signed last May. Continue reading
Jan 31 Hackers prey on public schools, adding stress amid COVID pandemic By Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press This month, at least two schools in New Mexico and Wisconsin took "cyber snow days," canceling classes to repair the damage from attacks by hackers. Continue reading
Dec 15 The security flaw that’s terrified the internet By Frank Bajak, Associated Press Security pros say it's one of the worst computer vulnerabilities they've ever seen. They say state-backed Chinese and Iranian hackers and rogue cryptocurrency miners have already seized on it. Continue reading