The China-nexus entity used web shells to create discrete communication channels or ’tunnels’ between itself and the unnamed telecom company’s machines.
The committee was concerned that the previous administration had not effectively addressed the cybersecurity threats posed by China-backed hacking groups.
The CCP will ‘exploit any tool at its disposal to undermine our national security, spew harmful disinformation, and collect data on Americans,’ they warned.
The Dell and Supermicro servers were suspected of containing certain Nvidia chips that have export controls, prompting questions about their final destination.