The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are investigating a massive Chinese hacking operation that targeted U.S. telecommunications networks, specifically the phones of Donald Trump, his running mate Senator JD Vance and individuals associated with Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign. reveal sources.
It is unclear whether any devices were compromised or communications were intercepted.
The US government has identified China’s involvement in breaches against AT&T, Verizon and Lumen Technologies. Verizon confirmed the advanced targeting of US telecommunications, while Lumen declined to comment.
The Chinese embassy denied any interference and said it had no intention of influencing the US elections. The investigation continues, with federal agencies providing technical assistance to mitigate the impact.
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