Chinese Hackers Target Phones Used by Trump and Vance via Verizon Breach, Reports New York Times

Oct 25, 2024, 06:13 PM

Chinese hackers are reported to have targeted phones used by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Mike Vance, following a breach of American telecommunications systems. The Trump campaign was informed of the potential data access this week, with security officials indicating that the hackers may have infiltrated U.S. telecom networks, specifically mentioning Verizon. The New York Times reported that Trump and Vance were among several individuals targeted during this breach, raising concerns about the implications of any data retrieved, which could be valuable to foreign intelligence agencies. Experts suggest that information from the phones could provide insights into communications and relationships that may be exploited by adversaries like China.