Verizon has contained the cyber incident brought on by this nation-state threat actor, and has not detected any threat actor activity on its network "for some time," according to spokesperson Richard Young.
Immediately upon learning of this incident, Verizon took several key actions to protect its customers and its network, including partnering with federal law enforcement and national security agencies, industry partners, and private cybersecurity firms.
The company confirmed that the hackers specifically targeted a "small number of high-profile customers in government," indicating a focused attack rather than a broad breach.
AT&T stated it has secured its network against the cyberattack, noting that the People's Republic of China targeted a small number of individuals of foreign intelligence interest.
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