Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking
A group of senators issued a stern warning to the Pentagon on Thursday, urging the Department of Defense to take immediate action to combat the rising threat of Chinese telecom hacking.
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., said in a statement that China’s aggressive cyber espionage activities pose a significant risk to national security and must be addressed with urgency.
The senators called on the Pentagon to bolster its cybersecurity capabilities and work closely with industry partners to secure critical infrastructure from foreign cyber attacks.
Sen. Warner emphasized the need for a coordinated effort among government agencies, the private sector, and international partners to defend against China’s malicious cyber activities.
The warning comes amid growing concerns over China’s alleged involvement in recent cyber attacks targeting government agencies, defense contractors, and telecommunications companies.
Sen. Warner and his colleagues urged the Pentagon to prioritize cybersecurity measures and allocate resources to counter the evolving threat landscape.
Experts have long warned that China’s state-sponsored hacking poses a serious threat to the United States’ economic and national security interests.
The senators’ call to action reflects a growing consensus among lawmakers that more must be done to address the growing threat of foreign cyber attacks.
The Pentagon has yet to respond publicly to the senators’ warning, but the issue is likely to remain a top priority for national security officials in the coming months.
