Wyden proposes bill to secure US telecoms after Salt Typhoon hacks

**Executive Summary:** U.S. officials confirmed that the China-linked Salt Typhoon/UNC2286 APT compromised multiple major telecom providers, reportedly maintaining access for months and exfiltrating substantial internet traffic; lawmakers and the FCC are pursuing mandatory cybersecurity rules, audits, and guidance to harden carrier networks and mitigate interception risks.