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Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Neuberger speaks at a press briefing, in Washington

World Dec 27

Chinese hacking campaign hit a 9th U.S. telecom firm, White House says

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

World Dec 04

FILE PHOTO: Illustration shows U.S. and Chinese flags
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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

Chinese and U.S. flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing
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

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies on the FBI's budget request before a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, on April 4, 2019. Photo Carlos Barria/Reuters
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

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin speaks during a news conference in Beijing, China March 3, 2022. Photo by Carlos Garcia Rawlins/REUTERS
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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