### T-Mobile Breached in Chinese Cyber-Espionage Operation, No Customer Data Impacted

T-Mobile's network was compromised in a significant Chinese cyber-espionage operation, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. This sophisticated attack targeted multiple U.S. and international telecommunications companies, citing information from knowledgeable sources.

A company spokesperson from T-Mobile confirmed in an email to Reuters that they are actively monitoring the widespread assault. "At this time, T-Mobile systems and data have not been impacted in any significant way, and we have no evidence of impacts to customer information," the spokesperson stated. This announcement aims to reassure customers amidst concerns raised by the breach.

The Wall Street Journal's report disclosed that hackers associated with a Chinese intelligence agency successfully infiltrated T-Mobile. The operation, which spanned several months, aimed to monitor cellphone communications of high-value intelligence targets. However, specific details regarding the timing of the attack remain undisclosed.

The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed on Wednesday that China's cyber operatives had intercepted surveillance data designated for American law enforcement agencies after infiltrating several telecom companies. This adds to a broader pattern of espionage activities attributed to Chinese hackers.

Earlier in October, it was reported that Chinese hackers had gained access to the networks of major U.S. broadband providers such as Verizon Communications, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies. They extracted information from systems used by the federal government for court-authorized wiretapping.

Beijing has consistently denied allegations from the U.S. government and other entities that it engages in state-sponsored hacking activities. This latest revelation, however, intensifies scrutiny and highlights vulnerabilities within critical communication infrastructures.