China-backed hackers ‘almost certainly’ targeted Canada during theft of millions of Americans' data | CBC News

A Chinese hacking group, backed by Beijing and known as Salt Typhoon, has ‘almost certainly’ targeted a Canadian telecommunications company, according to Canada’s cyber intelligence agency. The group has been linked to a widespread campaign that stole data from nearly every American, with the stolen information potentially aiding Chinese intelligence in tracking global communications. The joint warning from international agencies, including the U.S., Australia, and Canada’s CSE, highlights the group’s targeting of critical infrastructure sectors. The FBI stated that the group recklessly stole personal data from millions of Americans and surveilled communications to support the Chinese Communist Party. While the exact impact on Canadians remains unclear, experts suggest that Canadian data may have been exposed. The CSE has warned about the persistent and sophisticated nature of these cyber threats, urging the public to recognize the ongoing international cybersecurity conflict and calling for parliamentary action to bolster cybersecurity defenses.