Monday, 9 June, 2025

Chinese Hackers and User Lapses Create ‘Mobile Security Crisis’ in US

A recent wave of unexplained smartphone crashes since late 2024 revealed a sophisticated hacking campaign targeting government, tech, journalism, and politics — likely orchestrated by Chinese-linked actors exploiting silent backdoors, without user interaction. Experts warn this marks a “mobile security crisis,” as vulnerable mobile apps and IoT devices provide entry points. Authorities are urging stronger device security, encryption use, & user vigilance to prevent mass surveillance & espionage.