Summary:

• **What happened:** Hackers from China attacked some of the biggest phone companies in Singapore and other countries. These bad actors, called "Salt Typhoon," tried to steal information and break into the phone companies' computer systems to spy on people's phone calls and messages.

• **Why it matters:** When hackers attack phone companies, they can access private conversations and personal information from millions of people who use those phones. This is dangerous because it means our private calls and messages might not be safe, and companies need to work harder to protect our information from cyber attacks.