A telecom hacking scheme has been disrupted, with the secret service involved in shutting down a threat in New York City, possibly related to the UN General Assembly. The nature and scope of the scheme are unclear, with reports suggesting it may involve ai fraud, bypassing verification systems, and international sms fraud, as well as potential nation-state hacking. The involvement of various telecom firms, including a possible ninth firm targeted by chinese espionage, is also being reported.