Recent reports indicate that a wave of cyberattacks attributed to Chinese hackers has compromised more U.S. telecom firms than previously disclosed. The threat group, known as Salt Typhoon, has breached at least eight major communications companies, including Charter Communications, Windstream, and Consolidated Communications. Experts have described this incident as one of the most severe cybersecurity threats faced by the U.S. telecom sector. Officials emphasize the need for a thorough evaluation of the telecommunications infrastructure to bolster its resilience against such intrusions. The attacks raise concerns over the security of critical communication networks in the United States.