October 25th 2024.
According to recent reports, it has been discovered that Chinese hackers may have targeted the cell phones of former President Donald Trump, his vice presidential running mate JD Vance, and Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. This news has sparked an investigation to determine what, if any, information was retrieved from the phones.
Sources have revealed to The New York Times that the U.S. Government is currently looking into the unauthorized access of commercial telecommunications infrastructure by individuals connected to the People's Republic of China. The FBI and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released a statement on Friday stating that they have already informed the affected companies and are providing technical assistance to prevent further hacking attempts.
It has been reported by CNN that the phones of ex-President Trump and JD Vance were specifically targeted by the Chinese hackers, with the Trump campaign being made aware of the situation just this week. However, they have not yet confirmed if the phones were successfully compromised.
In response to this news, Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung has placed the blame on Vice President Harris for allowing China to target the Republican camp. He also criticized the White House for not taking enough action to protect against these types of cyber attacks.
This recent attempt by Chinese hackers is not the first time foreign entities have tried to interfere with U.S. elections. Just last month, the FBI announced that Iranian hackers had sent stolen information from Trump's campaign to President Joe Biden's team. This incident occurred in late June or early July, before Biden had dropped out of the race.
The ongoing investigation into the infiltration of Trump's phone and his campaign highlights the importance of protecting our country's telecommunications infrastructure from outside threats. The U.S. Government is working diligently to ensure the safety and security of our nation's communication systems.
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