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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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FBI Veteran Says Chinese Cyberattack Monitored Every American Citizen's Movements for Five Years

Shot near the Washington Monument in the Capital city. (Credit: Praswin Prakashan / Unsplash)

A former FBI official claimed that Chinese state-backed hackers allegedly orchestrated a five-year cyber campaign that may have impacted virtually every American.

Dubbed 'Salt Typhoon,' the cyberattack reportedly targeted U.S. infrastructure. This means telecommunications, government networks, transportation systems, and even sensitive military installations. Companies believed to be involved in the operation are said to work for China's Ministry of State Security and units within the People's Liberation Army.

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