Chinese intelligence operatives allegedly gained unauthorized access to the Republican National Committee's Microsoft email system, remaining undetected for several months. Microsoft alerted GOP officials in early July 2024, shortly before their national convention. Analysts suspect the intruders were seeking insights into the Republican Party's stance on Taiwan. Concerns have also been raised about Chinese sleeper-cell malware potentially embedded in U.S. infrastructure, which could be activated during a conflict with Taiwan. The decision by GOP officials to withhold information from the FBI underscores the sensitivity surrounding national security issues.
Chinese spies reportedly accessed the RNC's email system for months before being discovered, leading to concerns over information related to Taiwan.
The breach was detected just before the GOP's national convention, raising alarm over the security of sensitive political communications.
There are fears of sleeper-cell malware in critical infrastructure that could be activated amidst tensions regarding Taiwan.
The GOP chose not to inform the FBI about the breach due to worries over media leaks.
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