How the NSA Hacked Huawei: Operation Shotgiant

Cybernews July 24, 2025
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How do you hack the largest tech corporation in China? Well, if you are the National Security Agency of the United States, you just… send a phishing email. At least that’s how Operation Shotgiant, one of the most ambitious operations of the NSA, happened. In the span of a few years, Huawei was hacked - and possibly, all of its users. 🎯 Subscribe to @cybernews for more hacking documentaries, tech innovation and the latest in cybersecurity: https://cnews.link/subscribe/ Explore the no_rollback playlist - animated stories of cyber events that changed the world: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcMwZCA5vHL7cN_4Thbht3N1 📰 Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity news and trends by checking out our curated news playlist. We cover the latest threats, trends, and insights from the world of cybersecurity: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8oKYy_2UcO6nGbe7SJ-ju63p2y8j8PE 💬 Stay connected with us on social media for the latest news, insights, and discussions around cybersecurity: https://linktr.ee/Cybernews 0:00 Intro 3:05 Chapter 1: Baseline 5:55 Chapter 2: Trigger 10:10 Chapter 3: Execution 15:02 Chapter 4: Post Mortem Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G8hrwxZYwphUs6VQWd_D59MgUOj2xksn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117960461628824818120&rtpof=true&sd=true 🥷 Secure your online activities - Check out a VPN with the best discount - https://cnews.link/get-nordvpn/aQNgelm7JeE/ 🔑 Keep your accounts safe - Get THE BEST password manager offer - https://cnews.link/get-nordpass/aQNgelm7JeE/ 🦠 Protect your devices - Grab an EXCLUSIVE antivirus deal - https://cnews.link/get-bitdefender/aQNgelm7JeE/ Credits: Producer: Ignas Žadeikis Writer: Valius Venckūnas Video Editing & Animation: Povilas Stonkus, Lukas Margelis Narration: Ben Mitchell Graphic Design: Domantė Janulevičiūtė, Aurimas Danius Supervising Producer: Aušra Venckutė ℹ️ About us: We are an independent news outlet with a YouTube channel that posts cybersecurity & tech news videos daily. Our foremost concern is the safety and security of our viewers around the world. We remain vigilant on the issue of hacking and will provide updates as they become available. A number of our investigations and reports have been featured by industry-related publications and global news leaders like Forbes, PCMag, and Techradar. Music license: MB01THZCVOBS19K MB01U1RXTMCIVBT We are affiliated but not sponsored by any service provider. This means we may receive a small commission when you click on the provided links, however, our reviews are based on independent research and rigorous fact-checking. Cybernews is owned by Mediatech, whose investors are the founders of Nord Security, whose products and services we may review.

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