According to The New York Times, Chinese hackers are believed to have gained access to data from the phones used by Trump and his running mate JD Vance. Investigators are determining what data was stolen or examined due to the telecom system breach.
The type of information on phones used by a presidential candidate and his running mate could be a gold mine for an intelligence agency. Communications data could be especially valuable; if hackers observe it in real time, they can gather insights about calls and messages.
Campaign spokesman Steven Cheung criticized the Biden administration, stating that it allowed a foreign adversary to target Trump's personal communications. This breach raises concerns about national security and the integrity of communications among political leaders.
While it remains unclear whether hackers gained access to all text messages sent by Trump or Vance, the implications of their access could enable adversaries like China to identify key associates for potential influence operations.
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