The cybersecurity incident involving Susie Wiles shows the ongoing risk of hacking threats targeting government officials and raises significant concerns about secure communications.
FBI Opens Investigation into Hacking Attempt Targeting Trump Advisor Susie Wiles
FBI Opens Investigation into Hacking Attempt Targeting Trump Advisor Susie Wiles
The FBI is looking into a hacking incident involving Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, who informed colleagues about her compromised personal phone.
In a disturbing cybersecurity breach, the FBI has launched an investigation into an effort to impersonate Susie Wiles, a key advisor to President Donald Trump, after she reported that her personal phone had been hacked. Sources revealed to CBS that an impersonator allegedly accessed Wiles' contacts and sent messages to prominent US officials, raising alarms when recipients were asked to switch the conversation to platforms like Telegram. The timeline of the hacking attempts remains unclear, but the incident has prompted serious concern from the White House regarding cybersecurity protocols. Wiles, recognized as the first female White House chief of staff, has encountered similar threats in the past, including a notable cyberattack attributed to Iranian operatives. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the agency's commitment to protecting the communication security of the administration.
