Chinese hackers have apparently managed to breach mobile phones in what can only be described as an unprecedented level of sophistication, according to sources close to 10 Downing Street. The alleged hack has been linked to a global cyber-espionage campaign that spans multiple countries and has been ongoing for several years.
In a shocking revelation, U.S. officials have confirmed that Chinese state-linked hackers had gained access to the phone data of millions of individuals across various telecommunication networks worldwide. This breach allows the hackers to potentially eavesdrop on calls, read text messages, and even track users' locations.
The extent of the hack is staggering, with sources claiming that it went "right into the heart" of Downing Street. The alleged incident has sparked widespread concern about national security threats within critical industries in the United States.
According to reports, U.S. intelligence agencies believe the breaches began as early as 2021 but were only identified and disclosed by U.S. authorities in 2024. In a joint cybersecurity advisory issued in August 2025, the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) warned that Chinese state-sponsored actors were targeting networks globally.
The alleged hack has also raised concerns about senior government figures being exposed, particularly during the tenure of Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Yuval Wollman, a former Israeli intelligence chief, described Salt Typhoon as "one of the most prominent names" in the cyber-espionage world, highlighting the scale and sophistication of the alleged campaign.
China's foreign ministry has dismissed these claims as "baseless" and "lacking evidence," but experts like Wollman are sounding the alarm about the potential dangers posed by such hackers.
In a shocking revelation, U.S. officials have confirmed that Chinese state-linked hackers had gained access to the phone data of millions of individuals across various telecommunication networks worldwide. This breach allows the hackers to potentially eavesdrop on calls, read text messages, and even track users' locations.
The extent of the hack is staggering, with sources claiming that it went "right into the heart" of Downing Street. The alleged incident has sparked widespread concern about national security threats within critical industries in the United States.
According to reports, U.S. intelligence agencies believe the breaches began as early as 2021 but were only identified and disclosed by U.S. authorities in 2024. In a joint cybersecurity advisory issued in August 2025, the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) warned that Chinese state-sponsored actors were targeting networks globally.
The alleged hack has also raised concerns about senior government figures being exposed, particularly during the tenure of Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Yuval Wollman, a former Israeli intelligence chief, described Salt Typhoon as "one of the most prominent names" in the cyber-espionage world, highlighting the scale and sophistication of the alleged campaign.
China's foreign ministry has dismissed these claims as "baseless" and "lacking evidence," but experts like Wollman are sounding the alarm about the potential dangers posed by such hackers.
i mean im not saying chinese ppl r bad or anything but seriously how do these hackers even manage to get this deep into everyones phones? its like something outta a spy movie! and yeah rishi sunak needs 2 be careful lol i heard he's been getting some heat from the press about his phone bill 
anyway, idk what the deal is with china but they need 2 stop doing this lol my sister works in tech & she says its super easy to get into peoples devices if u no wot ur doin 
chinese hackers managed to breach into millions of phones worldwide, thats a huge deal... i mean, who would've thought our phones were that vulnerable? its like, we all know cyber attacks are a thing but its one thing to hear about it and another to see it happen on a massive scale... sounds like theres been some pretty sophisticated stuff going on here, especially if they managed to get into the heart of 10 downing street 
. I mean, it's one thing to have a bit of friendly competition in spy games, but when it goes this far, it's just scary. I've got a mate who works for a major telco, and he's always telling me about the latest security measures they're putting in place to protect their customers' data. It's like, you can't be too careful these days 
. And the fact that it's allegedly been going on for years just makes me think about how much more serious this situation is than we might initially think.
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it's time for some real action from world leaders, not just empty statements from the chinese foreign ministry 
. I'm seriously concerned about our national security now, especially with all these high-ranking government officials being exposed 
It's like, we can't just take the word of one country without questioning it. I'm scared that our personal info might be at risk, and not just from China, either... what if this is a global thing? 
! What do you guys think? 
5G is just the beginning, folks! 
Can't trust our phones, can we? 
China's got us right where they want us... and it's like, "Salt Typhoon" of info theft 
Is our data on sale at some underground market? 
The NSA is finally sounding the alarm, but it's about time. We need to get serious about cybersecurity and protect ourselves from these cyber-espionage campaigns. I mean, can you even imagine having your personal messages or calls being listened to by the Chinese government? 
That's just not right. We need to take action and demand more transparency from our governments on this issue. 
, i mean millions of phone data records got compromised, it's like a major security fail 
and why are chinese hackers always getting the blame for these things? 
... can we really trust our governments with our info anymore? 
). And we can't just sit back and be all chill about this either... We need to stay vigilant and protect our digital lives, you know? 
Remember when we were all worried about them dial-up internet speeds and phone hacking? 
I mean, millions of people across the globe, their phone data is up for grabs. That's some serious Big Brother vibes right there... 
And to think, this has been goin' on since 2021? 
I mean, we're already living in a world where our personal info is vulnerable online, and now it seems like our phones are also fair game. It's insane that these hackers could access phone data, listen to calls, and track users' locations... it's like something out of a spy movie 
. I mean, we need to be careful about who's watching our backs (or should I say, phone screens? 
). It's time for the US and UK governments to step up their cybersecurity game ASAP 
And it's not just that they can eavesdrop on calls and read texts... they can even track your location 24/7 
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