Why it matters: A recent cyberattack on AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies has potentially compromised millions of Americans’ data and exposed vulnerabilities in U.S. surveillance systems, highlighting the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures and strong encryption.
The breach unveiled: Chinese hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, reportedly infiltrated the networks of major U.S. internet service providers (ISPs), gaining access to sensitive systems for months.