T-Mobile prevents cyberattack, safeguarding customer data
No customer data breach occurred, says T-Mobile, following recent infiltration attempts by suspected hackers.
T-Mobile has reported recent attempts by cyber attackers to infiltrate its systems. The US telecom giant confirmed that its security measures successfully prevented access to sensitive customer data, including calls, voicemails, and texts. The intrusion originated from a compromised network connected to T-Mobile’s systems, prompting the company to sever the connection.
The attackers’ traits resembled those of Salt Typhoon, a Chinese-linked cyber espionage group, though T-Mobile has not confirmed their identity. The firm’s Chief Security Officer, Jeff Simon, stated that customer information remained secure, with no disruption to services. Findings were reported to the US government for further investigation.
Simon attended a White House meeting last week to discuss escalating cyber threats. The FBI and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency recently disclosed an ongoing investigation into a Chinese-linked espionage campaign targeting several US telecom providers.
The broader operation reportedly infiltrated multiple companies, stealing sensitive call data and accessing private communications. Such breaches compromised the devices of individuals in government and politics, including campaign staff during the 2020 US presidential election, raising concerns about national security.