A report by mobile security firm iVerify reveals that over 60 mobile operators from 35 countries, including U.S. allies, utilize Chinese state-owned telecom infrastructure. This reliance exposes sensitive mobile traffic to potential interception by Beijing. Major providers like China Mobile International and China Telecom Global facilitate 'man in the middle' attacks, which can compromise communications even outside of China. The analysis, sourced from the GSM Association and part of the Mobile Surveillance Monitor Project, emphasizes that this dependency heightens risks for state-sponsored surveillance and security implications for allied nations.
Over 60 mobile operators in 35 countries, including U.S. allies, use Chinese telecom infrastructure to manage sensitive mobile traffic, posing interception risks from Beijing.
The analysis reveals that major Chinese telecom providers may facilitate potential 'man in the middle' access to sensitive communications, even without users in China.
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