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Dec 18, 2024

Mayorkas on Chinese hackers breaching American data: 'Very, very serious matter'

MSNBC - Mayorkas on Chinese hackers breaching American data: 'Very, very serious matter'

The U.S. has seen a surge in drone sightings, causing public concern. However, Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and President Biden assure there is no foreign threat or national security risk. Many sightings are false alarms, often due to changes in drone regulations allowing night flights. The government seeks expanded authority to manage drone activity, including the ability to take down drones when necessary. Concurrently, a significant cybersecurity breach by China into U.S. telecom companies is ongoing. The government has initiated a multi-agency response to address this sophisticated hack, emphasizing the seriousness of the threat and the need for vigilance. The breach has allowed access to sensitive information, prompting further security measures and public advisories on mobile communication best practices.

Key Points:

  • No foreign threat from increased drone sightings; many are false alarms.
  • Government seeks expanded authority to manage drone activity, including taking down drones.
  • China's ongoing hack into U.S. telecoms is a serious cybersecurity threat.
  • A multi-agency response is in place to address the telecom breach.
  • Public advisories issued on mobile communication security best practices.
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