Last fall a major Chinese hack began, collecting text messages, phone calls, and other data on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and many other networks around the world. By December, Yahoo News reported that

The scope of the data breach — which Microsoft has nicknamed “Salt Typhoon” — is so significant that officials are unable to provide a timeframe for when the threat will be under control.

The FBI warned that everyone should be using encrypted apps for communication.

I also use Signal. It has everything I need: messages, calls, video calls, group chats, etc. I’d use Apple’s encryption which is on Messages and FaceTime, but Apple’s encryption doesn’t work when connecting with friends who use Android.

Well, it’s mid-February now and the threat is still not under control. Just a few days ago, Wired reported that spies are still hard at work and not even slowing down.