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Chinese Hacking Targets Trump's Lawyer and Others

The FBI revealed a Chinese hacking operation targeting high-profile Republicans and Democrats, including President-elect Trump's lawyer, raising significant national security concerns.

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Donald TrumpTodd BlancheLindsey HalliganJ.d. VanceJared Kushner

What is the response from the Chinese government?: The Chinese government denies US accusations of involvement in the hacking. US officials are still assessing the full impact of the intrusions.
How is this hacking operation viewed by US officials?: This sophisticated hacking operation, carried out through intrusions at US telecom companies, is considered one of the most concerning national security issues in recent memory.
Who was informed by the FBI about a hacking incident?: The FBI informed one of President-elect Trump's lawyers, Todd Blanche, that his phone was hacked by Chinese operatives, gaining access to voicemails and texts.
Besides the lawyer, who else was targeted in the hacking operation?: The Chinese hackers targeted other high-profile figures in Trump's circle, including Trump himself, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, Jared Kushner, and Eric Trump.
What security measures were taken by the CFPB in response to the potential threat?: The CFPB, among other organizations, has taken security precautions, instructing employees to only use specific platforms for work-related communications containing non-public information, although there is no evidence that they were specifically targeted.

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Chinese Hacking Targets Trump's Lawyer and Others

The FBI revealed a Chinese hacking operation targeting high-profile Republicans and Democrats, including President-elect Trump's lawyer, raising significant national security concerns.