US Telecoms' Data Center Connections Increased Cybersecurity Risks from China

Aug 4, 2026

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A forthcoming report from a House committee indicates that US telecom companies' connections to data centers may have exposed them to cybersecurity threats, particularly from the Salt Typhoon hacking group. These connections linked US networks to infrastructure associated with Chinese telecom firms, raising concerns about vulnerabilities.

US telecommunications companies have connected their systems to data centers that may expose them to cybersecurity risks.
A House committee's report suggests these connections could have facilitated the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, which targeted several mobile carriers two years ago.
The report indicates that US carriers had routine pathways to equipment linked to Chinese telecom companies, which are prohibited from operating in the US.

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US Telecoms' Data Center Connections Increased Cybersecurity Risks from China

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