The US has accused China of orchestrating a massive cyberattack targeting top American officials, including former President Donald Trump, and major telecom companies. T
he hacking group, known as “Salt Typhoon,” allegedly accessed sensitive information, including phone numbers linked to wiretaps.
China has denied the allegations, calling them “baseless” and stating that it opposes all forms of hacking. The US has warned China that it will take action to protect its national security interests.