Chinese hackers have reportedly targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The Associated Press reported Friday that U.S. officials are actively investigating the incident, though it is unclear what data, if any, was compromised.
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The FBI did not confirm that Trump and Vance were specific targets but acknowledged an investigation into “unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by actors affiliated with the People’s Republic of China.”
The bureau added that various U.S. government agencies are working with industry partners to bolster cybersecurity in the commercial communications sector.
The hack appears to be part of a broader cyber-espionage campaign by China, targeting the cellphones of multiple individuals.
The Trump campaign was reportedly informed of the intrusion this week. Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung responded with a statement accusing the Biden-Harris administration of empowering foreign adversaries, including China and Iran, through its foreign policies.
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The FBI has recently escalated warnings about Chinese state-sponsored cyber operations. In January, FBI Director Chris Wray briefed Congress on the disruption of a state-sponsored group known as Volt Typhoon, which targeted U.S.-based private routers and aimed at critical infrastructure, including water treatment, energy, and transportation systems.
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