Chinese hackers intercept calls of U.S. political figures, FBI investigates
Chinese state-affiliated hackers have intercepted audio from the phone calls of U.S. political figures, including a Trump campaign adviser, according to a Washington Post report. The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are investigating unauthorized access to telecommunications infrastructure linked to these breaches.
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- Published Date: 06:56 | 28 October 2024
- Modified Date: 06:58 | 28 October 2024
Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio from the phone calls of U.S. political figures including an unnamed Trump campaign adviser, the Washington Post reported Sunday.
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said on Friday they were investigating unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure by people associated with China.
Reuters reported Friday that Chinese hackers also targeted phones used by people affiliated with the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.