At Least 8 US Telecom Firms Breached by China Hacking Campaign: White House [Video]

At least eight U.S. telecom companies have been breached by a Chinese hacking company, a White House official revealed on Wednesday.

What the White House Is Saying

Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger disclosed new details about the extensive Chinese hacking operation that allowed Beijing to access private text messages and phone conversations involving an undisclosed number of Americans.

Neuberger discussed the extent of the breach just a day after the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released guidance aimed at identifying the hackers and preventing future cyberespionage. White House officials warned that the list of affected telecommunications companies and countries could continue to expand.

According to Neuberger, U.S. officials believe the hackers successfully accessed communications belonging to senior government leaders and high-profile political figures through the breach.

“We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger said on Wednesday during a call with reporters.

Neuberger noted that President Joe Bidenhas been briefed about the incident and said …