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FBI Says Everyone Should Use Encryption Apps for Their Calls and Texts After China Hack: ‘Encryption Is Your Friend’

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The FBI is encouraging people to start texting and calling over end-to-end encryption apps in the wake of one of the largest cyberattacks in U.S. history.

Officials say China has hacked data from Verizon , AT&T and Lumen Technologies customers.

The data breach is so significant that officials are unable to provide a timeframe for when the threat will be under control.