Why did China hack the world’s phone networks?

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Chinese hackers have breached dozens of telecommunications companies around the world. The breach, christened Salt Typhoon by Microsoft cybersecurity researchers, has afforded the cybercriminals unprecedented access not only to information on who has been texting or calling whom and when, but also on the contents of some messages, a much higher technical bar to clear in a cyberattack. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. The cyberattack hit three of the largest telecommunications networks in the US. The communications of government officials in Washington DC have been...