ORLANDO, Fla. — New details have been released after a massive ongoing hack impacting Americans’ cellphones.
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National security officials say hackers linked to the Chinese government breached telecommunications companies, including Verizon and AT&T, stealing data from over a million Americans.
The hack targeted government and political figures, including President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate, with some having voice recordings and texts stolen.
Read: FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
Telecom companies are working to fix security gaps, and officials are urging the use of encrypted communication apps like WhatsApp and Signal.
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