Cyberattack Alert: Trump and Vance's Campaign Under Siege by Chinese Hackers

Wed Jul 16 2025 04:44:33 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Cyberattack Alert: Trump and Vance's Campaign Under Siege by Chinese Hackers

US authorities report that cybercriminals with ties to China have allegedly attempted to breach the networks of former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance's campaign, raising alarms about foreign interference.


Sources familiar with the situation revealed that the Trump-Vance campaign was warned about these potential cyber threats, which extended to figures connected to the Harris-Walz campaign. The investigations by the Department of Justice and the FBI are ongoing, emphasizing a rising concern over national security and election integrity.

The allegations describe a significant breach where unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure was noted, compelling agencies to collaborate on enhancing cyber defenses amidst warnings of international espionage.

Authorities in the US are investigating a suspected cyberattack linked to China, targeting the telecommunications connected with Donald Trump and JD Vance's campaign. The incident comes amid rising concerns over foreign interference in US elections, following the recent identification of Chinese-affiliated cybercriminals attempting to access sensitive data.

The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have launched an investigation into this unauthorized breach, leading to increased measures for safeguarding commercial communications. While it remains uncertain what information may have been compromised, the urgency in addressing this issue is palpable.

Verizon, reportedly involved as one of the targeted US telecommunications firms, confirmed that it is cooperating with law enforcement, underscoring the sophisticated nature of the state-backed cyber threat. The Trump campaign has experienced cyber vulnerabilities before and officials express ongoing vigilance against foreign operations aimed at undermining American democratic processes.

In a broader context, US intelligence agencies have issued warnings regarding the persistent threats posed by international adversaries like China, with a concerted effort to thwart their ambitions to manipulate democratic integrity and disrupt elections.

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